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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,190.52, 88,587 and 35,898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,190.52, 88,587 and 35,898.30 is: 49,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,190.52 : 88,587 = 35,898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,190.52/88,587 = 35,898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,190.52x = 88,587 × 35,898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,190.52x = 3,180,122,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,122,702.10/64,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,541.94

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