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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,868.36, 89,518.29 and 35,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,868.36, 89,518.29 and 35,060.36 is: 48,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,868.36 : 89,518.29 = 35,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,868.36/89,518.29 = 35,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,868.36x = 89,518.29 × 35,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,868.36x = 3,138,543,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,543,473.98/64,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,383.27

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