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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,371.32, 96,557.04 and 36,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,371.32, 96,557.04 and 36,611 is: 54,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,371.32 : 96,557.04 = 36,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,371.32/96,557.04 = 36,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,371.32x = 96,557.04 × 36,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,371.32x = 3,535,049,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,049,791.44/64,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,916.53

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