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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,666.06, 89,231.94 and 36,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,666.06, 89,231.94 and 36,371.14 is: 50,188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,666.06 : 89,231.94 = 36,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,666.06/89,231.94 = 36,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,666.06x = 89,231.94 × 36,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,666.06x = 3,245,467,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,467,382.21/64,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,188.11

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