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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,966.50, 89,653.82 and 35,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,966.50, 89,653.82 and 35,158.50 is: 48,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,966.50 : 89,653.82 = 35,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,966.50/89,653.82 = 35,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,966.50x = 89,653.82 × 35,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,966.50x = 3,152,093,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,093,654.68/64,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,518.75

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