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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,591.74, 89,137.62 and 36,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,591.74, 89,137.62 and 36,297.42 is: 50,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,591.74 : 89,137.62 = 36,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,591.74/89,137.62 = 36,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,591.74x = 89,137.62 × 36,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,591.74x = 3,235,465,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,465,630.94/64,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,091.01

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