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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,282.50, 90,090.39 and 35,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,282.50, 90,090.39 and 35,474.50 is: 48,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,282.50 : 90,090.39 = 35,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,282.50/90,090.39 = 35,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,282.50x = 90,090.39 × 35,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,282.50x = 3,195,911,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,911,540.06/65,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,955.10

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