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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,536.58, 89,060.61 and 36,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,536.58, 89,060.61 and 36,242.38 is: 50,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,536.58 : 89,060.61 = 36,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,536.58/89,060.61 = 36,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,536.58x = 89,060.61 × 36,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,536.58x = 3,227,768,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,768,470.65/64,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,014.56

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