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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,195.53, 88,593.93 and 35,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,195.53, 88,593.93 and 35,901.42 is: 49,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,195.53 : 88,593.93 = 35,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,195.53/88,593.93 = 35,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,195.53x = 88,593.93 × 35,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,195.53x = 3,180,647,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,647,890.38/64,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,546.25

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