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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,872.72, 89,524.44 and 35,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,872.72, 89,524.44 and 35,064.72 is: 48,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,872.72 : 89,524.44 = 35,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,872.72/89,524.44 = 35,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,872.72x = 89,524.44 × 35,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,872.72x = 3,139,149,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,149,421.76/64,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,389.36

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