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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,894, 89,553.72 and 35,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,894, 89,553.72 and 35,086 is: 48,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,894 : 89,553.72 = 35,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,894/89,553.72 = 35,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,894x = 89,553.72 × 35,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,894x = 3,142,081,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,081,819.92/64,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,418.68

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