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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,544.31, 89,061.46 and 36,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,544.31, 89,061.46 and 36,244.53 is: 50,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,544.31 : 89,061.46 = 36,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,544.31/89,061.46 = 36,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,544.31x = 89,061.46 × 36,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,544.31x = 3,227,990,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,990,668.20/64,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,012.01

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