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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,252.78, 90,046.43 and 35,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,252.78, 90,046.43 and 35,444.14 is: 48,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,252.78 : 90,046.43 = 35,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,252.78/90,046.43 = 35,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,252.78x = 90,046.43 × 35,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,252.78x = 3,191,618,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,618,271.42/65,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,911.61

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