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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,293.39, 88,724.70 and 35,999.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,293.39, 88,724.70 and 35,999.01 is: 49,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,293.39 : 88,724.70 = 35,999.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,293.39/88,724.70 = 35,999.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,293.39x = 88,724.70 × 35,999.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,293.39x = 3,194,001,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,001,362.55/64,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,678.53

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