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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,672.15, 89,248.31 and 36,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,672.15, 89,248.31 and 36,377.59 is: 50,201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,672.15 : 89,248.31 = 36,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,672.15/89,248.31 = 36,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,672.15x = 89,248.31 × 36,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,672.15x = 3,246,638,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,638,429.37/64,672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,201.49

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