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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,692, 89,272.80 and 36,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,692, 89,272.80 and 36,396 is: 50,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,692 : 89,272.80 = 36,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,692/89,272.80 = 36,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,692x = 89,272.80 × 36,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,692x = 3,249,172,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,172,828.80/64,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,225.26

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