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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,046.22, 88,391.43 and 36,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,046.22, 88,391.43 and 36,832.38 is: 50,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,046.22 : 88,391.43 = 36,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,046.22/88,391.43 = 36,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,046.22x = 88,391.43 × 36,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,046.22x = 3,255,666,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,666,738.50/64,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,833.08

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