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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,623.06, 89,177.22 and 36,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,623.06, 89,177.22 and 36,328.14 is: 50,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,623.06 : 89,177.22 = 36,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,623.06/89,177.22 = 36,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,623.06x = 89,177.22 × 36,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,623.06x = 3,239,642,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,642,532.97/64,623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,131.37

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