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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,190.38, 89,962.72 and 35,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,190.38, 89,962.72 and 35,382.38 is: 48,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,190.38 : 89,962.72 = 35,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,190.38/89,962.72 = 35,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,190.38x = 89,962.72 × 35,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,190.38x = 3,183,094,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,094,606.60/65,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,827.68

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