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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,871.78, 89,573.73 and 50,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,871.78, 89,573.73 and 50,764.82 is: 70,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,871.78 : 89,573.73 = 50,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,871.78/89,573.73 = 50,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,871.78x = 89,573.73 × 50,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,871.78x = 4,547,194,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,194,280.18/64,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,095.11

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