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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,337.08, 88,786.92 and 36,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,337.08, 88,786.92 and 36,042.16 is: 49,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,337.08 : 88,786.92 = 36,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,337.08/88,786.92 = 36,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,337.08x = 88,786.92 × 36,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,337.08x = 3,200,072,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,072,376.55/64,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,739.16

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