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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,611.84, 89,168.76 and 36,317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,611.84, 89,168.76 and 36,317.46 is: 50,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,611.84 : 89,168.76 = 36,317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,611.84/89,168.76 = 36,317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,611.84x = 89,168.76 × 36,317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,611.84x = 3,238,382,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,382,874.55/64,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,120.58

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