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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,618.92, 89,182.08 and 36,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,618.92, 89,182.08 and 36,324 is: 50,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,618.92 : 89,182.08 = 36,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,618.92/89,182.08 = 36,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,618.92x = 89,182.08 × 36,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,618.92x = 3,239,449,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,449,873.92/64,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,131.60

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