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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,555.16, 89,094.48 and 36,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,555.16, 89,094.48 and 36,260.84 is: 50,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,555.16 : 89,094.48 = 36,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,555.16/89,094.48 = 36,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,555.16x = 89,094.48 × 36,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,555.16x = 3,230,640,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,640,502.86/64,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,044.65

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