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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,326, 88,769.88 and 36,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,326, 88,769.88 and 36,031.62 is: 49,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,326 : 88,769.88 = 36,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,326/88,769.88 = 36,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,326x = 88,769.88 × 36,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,326x = 3,198,522,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,522,583.61/64,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,723.64

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