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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,966, 89,653.62 and 35,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,966, 89,653.62 and 35,158 is: 48,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,966 : 89,653.62 = 35,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,966/89,653.62 = 35,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,966x = 89,653.62 × 35,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,966x = 3,152,041,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,041,971.96/64,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,518.33

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