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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,978.52, 89,670.32 and 35,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,978.52, 89,670.32 and 35,170.52 is: 48,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,978.52 : 89,670.32 = 35,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,978.52/89,670.32 = 35,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,978.52x = 89,670.32 × 35,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,978.52x = 3,153,751,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,751,782.97/64,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.30

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