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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,275, 90,079.74 and 35,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,275, 90,079.74 and 35,467 is: 48,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,275 : 90,079.74 = 35,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,275/90,079.74 = 35,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,275x = 90,079.74 × 35,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,275x = 3,194,858,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,858,138.58/65,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,944.59

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