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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,795.91, 89,423.82 and 36,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,795.91, 89,423.82 and 36,507.06 is: 50,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,795.91 : 89,423.82 = 36,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,795.91/89,423.82 = 36,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,795.91x = 89,423.82 × 36,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,795.91x = 3,264,600,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,600,762.17/64,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,382.83

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