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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,222.50, 90,007.05 and 35,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,222.50, 90,007.05 and 35,414.50 is: 48,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,222.50 : 90,007.05 = 35,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,222.50/90,007.05 = 35,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,222.50x = 90,007.05 × 35,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,222.50x = 3,187,554,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,554,672.23/65,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,872.01

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