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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,295.94, 88,720.41 and 35,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,295.94, 88,720.41 and 35,997.06 is: 49,671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,295.94 : 88,720.41 = 35,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,295.94/88,720.41 = 35,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,295.94x = 88,720.41 × 35,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,295.94x = 3,193,673,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,673,921.99/64,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,671.47

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