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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,217.16, 88,626.33 and 36,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,217.16, 88,626.33 and 36,994.17 is: 51,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,217.16 : 88,626.33 = 36,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,217.16/88,626.33 = 36,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,217.16x = 88,626.33 × 36,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,217.16x = 3,278,657,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,657,518.50/64,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,055.79

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