Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,209.84, 88,612 and 35,915.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,209.84, 88,612 and 35,915.44 is: 49,564.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,209.84 : 88,612 = 35,915.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,209.84/88,612 = 35,915.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,209.84x = 88,612 × 35,915.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,209.84x = 3,182,538,969.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,182,538,969.28/64,209.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,564.66
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