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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,553.76, 89,091.36 and 36,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,553.76, 89,091.36 and 36,257.76 is: 50,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,553.76 : 89,091.36 = 36,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,553.76/89,091.36 = 36,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,553.76x = 89,091.36 × 36,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,553.76x = 3,230,253,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,253,148.95/64,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,039.74

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