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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,625.32, 89,190.98 and 36,331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,625.32, 89,190.98 and 36,331.03 is: 50,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,625.32 : 89,190.98 = 36,331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,625.32/89,190.98 = 36,331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,625.32x = 89,190.98 × 36,331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,625.32x = 3,240,400,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,400,170.11/64,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,141.34

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