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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,053.52, 89,773.84 and 35,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,053.52, 89,773.84 and 35,245.52 is: 48,638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,053.52 : 89,773.84 = 35,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,053.52/89,773.84 = 35,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,053.52x = 89,773.84 × 35,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,053.52x = 3,164,125,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,125,673.20/65,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,638.81

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