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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,992.59, 89,690 and 35,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,992.59, 89,690 and 35,184.59 is: 48,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,992.59 : 89,690 = 35,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,992.59/89,690 = 35,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,992.59x = 89,690 × 35,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,992.59x = 3,155,705,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,705,877.10/64,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,554.86

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