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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271, 90,074.22 and 35,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271, 90,074.22 and 35,463 is: 48,939.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271 : 90,074.22 = 35,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271/90,074.22 = 35,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271x = 90,074.22 × 35,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271x = 3,194,302,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,302,063.86/65,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,939.07

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