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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,171.34, 89,936.40 and 35,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,171.34, 89,936.40 and 35,363.34 is: 48,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,171.34 : 89,936.40 = 35,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,171.34/89,936.40 = 35,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,171.34x = 89,936.40 × 35,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,171.34x = 3,180,451,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,451,491.58/65,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,801.38

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