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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,869.26, 89,467.74 and 44,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,869.26, 89,467.74 and 44,721.52 is: 61,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,869.26 : 89,467.74 = 44,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,869.26/89,467.74 = 44,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,869.26x = 89,467.74 × 44,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,869.26x = 4,001,133,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,133,100.10/64,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,679.96

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