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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,021.59, 88,354.80 and 35,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,021.59, 88,354.80 and 35,731.53 is: 49,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,021.59 : 88,354.80 = 35,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,021.59/88,354.80 = 35,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,021.59x = 88,354.80 × 35,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,021.59x = 3,157,052,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,052,186.84/64,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,312.31

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