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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,908.96, 89,577.08 and 36,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,908.96, 89,577.08 and 36,614.64 is: 50,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,908.96 : 89,577.08 = 36,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,908.96/89,577.08 = 36,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,908.96x = 89,577.08 × 36,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,908.96x = 3,279,832,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,832,536.45/64,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,529.73

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