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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,044.50, 88,390.30 and 35,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,044.50, 88,390.30 and 35,752 is: 49,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,044.50 : 88,390.30 = 35,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,044.50/88,390.30 = 35,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,044.50x = 88,390.30 × 35,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,044.50x = 3,160,130,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,130,005.60/64,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,342.72

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