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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,729.92, 89,326.68 and 36,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,729.92, 89,326.68 and 36,435 is: 50,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,729.92 : 89,326.68 = 36,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,729.92/89,326.68 = 36,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,729.92x = 89,326.68 × 36,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,729.92x = 3,254,617,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,617,585.80/64,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,279.96

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