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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,298.74, 88,729.82 and 36,003.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,298.74, 88,729.82 and 36,003.01 is: 49,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,298.74 : 88,729.82 = 36,003.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,298.74/88,729.82 = 36,003.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,298.74x = 88,729.82 × 36,003.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,298.74x = 3,194,540,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,540,416.74/64,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,682.78

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