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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,881.58, 89,536.71 and 35,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,881.58, 89,536.71 and 35,073.58 is: 48,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,881.58 : 89,536.71 = 35,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,881.58/89,536.71 = 35,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,881.58x = 89,536.71 × 35,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,881.58x = 3,140,372,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,372,961.12/64,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,401.61

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