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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,449, 90,320.58 and 35,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,449, 90,320.58 and 35,641 is: 49,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,449 : 90,320.58 = 35,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,449/90,320.58 = 35,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,449x = 90,320.58 × 35,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,449x = 3,219,115,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,115,791.78/65,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,185.10

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