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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,170.50, 89,935.32 and 35,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,170.50, 89,935.32 and 35,362.50 is: 48,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,170.50 : 89,935.32 = 35,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,170.50/89,935.32 = 35,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,170.50x = 89,935.32 × 35,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,170.50x = 3,180,337,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,337,753.50/65,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,800.27

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