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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,333.63, 88,780.35 and 36,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,333.63, 88,780.35 and 36,039.52 is: 49,734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,333.63 : 88,780.35 = 36,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,333.63/88,780.35 = 36,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,333.63x = 88,780.35 × 36,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,333.63x = 3,199,601,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,601,199.43/64,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,734.50

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