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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,684.36, 89,265.81 and 36,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,684.36, 89,265.81 and 36,005.50 is: 49,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,684.36 : 89,265.81 = 36,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,684.36/89,265.81 = 36,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,684.36x = 89,265.81 × 36,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,684.36x = 3,214,060,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,060,121.96/64,684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,688.37

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