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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,194, 89,967.80 and 35,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,194, 89,967.80 and 35,386 is: 48,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,194 : 89,967.80 = 35,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,194/89,967.80 = 35,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,194x = 89,967.80 × 35,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,194x = 3,183,600,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,600,570.80/65,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,832.72

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