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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,723.86, 89,316.72 and 36,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,723.86, 89,316.72 and 36,424.08 is: 50,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,723.86 : 89,316.72 = 36,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,723.86/89,316.72 = 36,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,723.86x = 89,316.72 × 36,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,723.86x = 3,253,279,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,279,354.62/64,723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,263.99

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