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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,657.32, 89,227.11 and 36,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,657.32, 89,227.11 and 36,363 is: 50,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,657.32 : 89,227.11 = 36,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,657.32/89,227.11 = 36,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,657.32x = 89,227.11 × 36,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,657.32x = 3,244,565,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,565,219.12/64,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,180.95

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