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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,009.06, 88,332.60 and 35,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,009.06, 88,332.60 and 35,714.14 is: 49,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,009.06 : 88,332.60 = 35,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,009.06/88,332.60 = 35,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,009.06x = 88,332.60 × 35,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,009.06x = 3,154,722,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,722,842.96/64,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,285.57

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