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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,237.52, 90,027.48 and 35,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,237.52, 90,027.48 and 35,429.52 is: 48,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,237.52 : 90,027.48 = 35,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,237.52/90,027.48 = 35,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,237.52x = 90,027.48 × 35,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,237.52x = 3,189,630,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,630,403.21/65,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,892.58

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