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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,351.36, 88,807.28 and 36,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,351.36, 88,807.28 and 36,056 is: 49,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,351.36 : 88,807.28 = 36,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,351.36/88,807.28 = 36,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,351.36x = 88,807.28 × 36,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,351.36x = 3,202,035,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,035,287.68/64,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,758.63

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