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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,949, 89,629.62 and 35,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,949, 89,629.62 and 35,141 is: 48,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,949 : 89,629.62 = 35,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,949/89,629.62 = 35,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,949x = 89,629.62 × 35,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,949x = 3,149,674,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,674,476.42/64,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,494.58

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