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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,924.94, 89,596.04 and 36,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,924.94, 89,596.04 and 36,242.94 is: 50,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,924.94 : 89,596.04 = 36,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,924.94/89,596.04 = 36,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,924.94x = 89,596.04 × 36,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,924.94x = 3,247,223,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,223,720.74/64,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,015.05

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