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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,344.54, 88,796.34 and 36,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,344.54, 88,796.34 and 36,049.62 is: 49,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,344.54 : 88,796.34 = 36,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,344.54/88,796.34 = 36,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,344.54x = 88,796.34 × 36,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,344.54x = 3,201,074,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,074,314.39/64,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,748.97

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