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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,284.52, 88,713.32 and 35,605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,284.52, 88,713.32 and 35,605.08 is: 49,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,284.52 : 88,713.32 = 35,605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,284.52/88,713.32 = 35,605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,284.52x = 88,713.32 × 35,605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,284.52x = 3,158,644,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,644,855.67/64,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,135.39

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