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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,332.94, 88,779.39 and 36,038.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,332.94, 88,779.39 and 36,038.65 is: 49,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,332.94 : 88,779.39 = 36,038.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,332.94/88,779.39 = 36,038.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,332.94x = 88,779.39 × 36,038.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,332.94x = 3,199,489,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,489,363.42/64,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,733.30

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