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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,897.74, 89,555.22 and 36,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,897.74, 89,555.22 and 36,601.74 is: 50,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,897.74 : 89,555.22 = 36,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,897.74/89,555.22 = 36,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,897.74x = 89,555.22 × 36,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,897.74x = 3,277,876,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,876,878.08/64,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,508.34

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