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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,660.53, 89,232.32 and 36,366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,660.53, 89,232.32 and 36,366.21 is: 50,185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,660.53 : 89,232.32 = 36,366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,660.53/89,232.32 = 36,366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,660.53x = 89,232.32 × 36,366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,660.53x = 3,245,041,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,041,106.08/64,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,185.81

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