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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,211, 89,991.18 and 35,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,211, 89,991.18 and 35,403 is: 48,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,211 : 89,991.18 = 35,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,211/89,991.18 = 35,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,211x = 89,991.18 × 35,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,211x = 3,185,957,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,957,745.54/65,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,856.14

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