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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,351.78, 88,807.90 and 36,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,351.78, 88,807.90 and 36,056.50 is: 49,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,351.78 : 88,807.90 = 36,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,351.78/88,807.90 = 36,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,351.78x = 88,807.90 × 36,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,351.78x = 3,202,102,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,102,046.35/64,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,759.34

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