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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,629.06, 89,178.36 and 36,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,629.06, 89,178.36 and 36,329.28 is: 50,128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,629.06 : 89,178.36 = 36,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,629.06/89,178.36 = 36,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,629.06x = 89,178.36 × 36,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,629.06x = 3,239,785,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,785,610.38/64,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,128.93

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