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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,060, 89,782.86 and 35,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,060, 89,782.86 and 35,252 is: 48,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,060 : 89,782.86 = 35,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,060/89,782.86 = 35,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,060x = 89,782.86 × 35,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,060x = 3,165,025,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,025,380.72/65,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,647.79

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