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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,184.72, 89,954.88 and 35,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,184.72, 89,954.88 and 35,376.72 is: 48,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,184.72 : 89,954.88 = 35,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,184.72/89,954.88 = 35,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,184.72x = 89,954.88 × 35,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,184.72x = 3,182,308,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,308,602.39/65,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,819.86

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