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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,996.70, 89,664.40 and 40,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,996.70, 89,664.40 and 40,785.60 is: 56,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,996.70 : 89,664.40 = 40,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,996.70/89,664.40 = 40,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,996.70x = 89,664.40 × 40,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,996.70x = 3,657,016,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,016,352.64/64,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,264.65

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