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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,190, 89,963.28 and 35,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,190, 89,963.28 and 35,382 is: 48,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,190 : 89,963.28 = 35,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,190/89,963.28 = 35,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,190x = 89,963.28 × 35,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,190x = 3,183,080,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,080,772.96/65,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,827.75

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