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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,149.24, 88,522.37 and 35,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,149.24, 88,522.37 and 35,467.24 is: 48,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,149.24 : 88,522.37 = 35,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,149.24/88,522.37 = 35,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,149.24x = 88,522.37 × 35,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,149.24x = 3,139,643,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,643,832.18/64,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,942.81

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