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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,489, 90,374.82 and 35,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,489, 90,374.82 and 35,681 is: 49,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,489 : 90,374.82 = 35,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,489/90,374.82 = 35,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,489x = 90,374.82 × 35,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,489x = 3,224,663,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,663,952.42/65,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,239.78

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