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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,358.36, 88,816.94 and 36,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,358.36, 88,816.94 and 36,063 is: 49,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,358.36 : 88,816.94 = 36,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,358.36/88,816.94 = 36,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,358.36x = 88,816.94 × 36,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,358.36x = 3,203,005,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,005,307.22/64,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,768.29

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