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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,688.51, 89,269.13 and 36,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,688.51, 89,269.13 and 36,394.26 is: 50,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,688.51 : 89,269.13 = 36,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,688.51/89,269.13 = 36,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,688.51x = 89,269.13 × 36,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,688.51x = 3,248,883,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,883,745.22/64,688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,223.51

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