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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,041.12, 89,756.88 and 35,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,041.12, 89,756.88 and 35,233.12 is: 48,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,041.12 : 89,756.88 = 35,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,041.12/89,756.88 = 35,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,041.12x = 89,756.88 × 35,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,041.12x = 3,162,414,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,414,923.87/65,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,621.78

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