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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,838.79, 89,477.55 and 35,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,838.79, 89,477.55 and 35,030.79 is: 48,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,838.79 : 89,477.55 = 35,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,838.79/89,477.55 = 35,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,838.79x = 89,477.55 × 35,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,838.79x = 3,134,469,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,469,263.76/64,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,342.50

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