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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,472.62, 88,969.89 and 35,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,472.62, 88,969.89 and 35,793.52 is: 49,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,472.62 : 88,969.89 = 35,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,472.62/88,969.89 = 35,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,472.62x = 88,969.89 × 35,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,472.62x = 3,184,545,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,545,537.11/64,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,393.77

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