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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,266.24, 88,692.96 and 35,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,266.24, 88,692.96 and 35,971.52 is: 49,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,266.24 : 88,692.96 = 35,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,266.24/88,692.96 = 35,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,266.24x = 88,692.96 × 35,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,266.24x = 3,190,420,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,420,584.50/64,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,643.80

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