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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,652.76, 89,221.25 and 35,973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,652.76, 89,221.25 and 35,973.63 is: 49,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,652.76 : 89,221.25 = 35,973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,652.76/89,221.25 = 35,973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,652.76x = 89,221.25 × 35,973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,652.76x = 3,209,612,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,612,235.64/64,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,643.85

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