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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,138.10, 88,509.98 and 35,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,138.10, 88,509.98 and 35,458.52 is: 48,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,138.10 : 88,509.98 = 35,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,138.10/88,509.98 = 35,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,138.10x = 88,509.98 × 35,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,138.10x = 3,138,432,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,432,542.13/64,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,932.42

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