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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,338.52, 88,786.86 and 36,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,338.52, 88,786.86 and 36,044.44 is: 49,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,338.52 : 88,786.86 = 36,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,338.52/88,786.86 = 36,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,338.52x = 88,786.86 × 36,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,338.52x = 3,200,272,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,272,648.06/64,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,741.16

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