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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,867.28, 89,517 and 35,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,867.28, 89,517 and 35,059.28 is: 48,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,867.28 : 89,517 = 35,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,867.28/89,517 = 35,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,867.28x = 89,517 × 35,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,867.28x = 3,138,401,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,401,567.76/64,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,381.89

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