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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,161.46, 88,543.38 and 35,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,161.46, 88,543.38 and 35,483.05 is: 48,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,161.46 : 88,543.38 = 35,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,161.46/88,543.38 = 35,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,161.46x = 88,543.38 × 35,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,161.46x = 3,141,789,423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,789,423.45/64,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,966.92

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