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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,158.26, 88,534.38 and 35,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,158.26, 88,534.38 and 35,477.18 is: 48,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,158.26 : 88,534.38 = 35,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,158.26/88,534.38 = 35,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,158.26x = 88,534.38 × 35,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,158.26x = 3,140,950,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,950,135.45/64,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,956.29

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