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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,430.72, 90,295.20 and 35,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,430.72, 90,295.20 and 35,622.72 is: 49,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,430.72 : 90,295.20 = 35,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,430.72/90,295.20 = 35,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,430.72x = 90,295.20 × 35,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,430.72x = 3,216,560,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,560,626.94/65,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,159.79

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