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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,968.38, 89,656.37 and 35,160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,968.38, 89,656.37 and 35,160.38 is: 48,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,968.38 : 89,656.37 = 35,160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,968.38/89,656.37 = 35,160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,968.38x = 89,656.37 × 35,160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,968.38x = 3,152,351,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,351,414.54/64,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.32

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