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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,825.50, 89,459.20 and 35,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,825.50, 89,459.20 and 35,017.50 is: 48,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,825.50 : 89,459.20 = 35,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,825.50/89,459.20 = 35,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,825.50x = 89,459.20 × 35,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,825.50x = 3,132,637,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,637,536/64,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.16

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