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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,158.82, 88,541.13 and 35,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,158.82, 88,541.13 and 35,865.70 is: 49,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,158.82 : 88,541.13 = 35,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,158.82/88,541.13 = 35,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,158.82x = 88,541.13 × 35,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,158.82x = 3,175,589,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,589,606.24/64,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,495.76

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