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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,808, 89,435.04 and 35,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,808, 89,435.04 and 35,000 is: 48,300

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,808 : 89,435.04 = 35,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,808/89,435.04 = 35,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,808x = 89,435.04 × 35,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,808x = 3,130,226,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,226,400/64,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,300

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