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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,997.37, 89,697.47 and 38,147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,997.37, 89,697.47 and 38,147.13 is: 52,643.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,997.37 : 89,697.47 = 38,147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,997.37/89,697.47 = 38,147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,997.37x = 89,697.47 × 38,147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,997.37x = 3,421,700,858.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,700,858.03/64,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,643.68

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