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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,249.50, 90,044.40 and 35,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,249.50, 90,044.40 and 35,441.50 is: 48,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,249.50 : 90,044.40 = 35,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,249.50/90,044.40 = 35,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,249.50x = 90,044.40 × 35,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,249.50x = 3,191,308,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,308,602.60/65,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,909.32

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