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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,588.59, 89,132.72 and 36,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,588.59, 89,132.72 and 36,294.29 is: 50,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,588.59 : 89,132.72 = 36,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,588.59/89,132.72 = 36,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,588.59x = 89,132.72 × 36,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,588.59x = 3,235,008,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,008,161.03/64,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,086.37

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