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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,322, 90,145.08 and 35,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,322, 90,145.08 and 35,514 is: 49,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,322 : 90,145.08 = 35,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,322/90,145.08 = 35,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,322x = 90,145.08 × 35,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,322x = 3,201,412,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,412,371.12/65,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,009.71

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