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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,759.11, 89,361.12 and 47,772.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,759.11, 89,361.12 and 47,772.57 is: 65,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,759.11 : 89,361.12 = 47,772.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,759.11/89,361.12 = 47,772.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,759.11x = 89,361.12 × 47,772.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,759.11x = 4,269,010,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,010,360.48/64,759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,921.39

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