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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,624.06, 89,178.60 and 36,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,624.06, 89,178.60 and 36,329.14 is: 50,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,624.06 : 89,178.60 = 36,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,624.06/89,178.60 = 36,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,624.06x = 89,178.60 × 36,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,624.06x = 3,239,781,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,781,844.40/64,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,132.75

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