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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,901.83, 89,568.71 and 36,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,901.83, 89,568.71 and 36,606.91 is: 50,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,901.83 : 89,568.71 = 36,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,901.83/89,568.71 = 36,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,901.83x = 89,568.71 × 36,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,901.83x = 3,278,833,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,833,522.75/64,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,519.89

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