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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,628.88, 89,182.38 and 36,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,628.88, 89,182.38 and 36,332.74 is: 50,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,628.88 : 89,182.38 = 36,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,628.88/89,182.38 = 36,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,628.88x = 89,182.38 × 36,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,628.88x = 3,240,240,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,240,225.12/64,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,136.10

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