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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,588.66, 89,133.93 and 36,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,588.66, 89,133.93 and 36,293.62 is: 50,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,588.66 : 89,133.93 = 36,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,588.66/89,133.93 = 36,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,588.66x = 89,133.93 × 36,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,588.66x = 3,234,992,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,992,984.53/64,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,086.08

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