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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,492.76, 90,380 and 35,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,492.76, 90,380 and 35,684.76 is: 49,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,492.76 : 90,380 = 35,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,492.76/90,380 = 35,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,492.76x = 90,380 × 35,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,492.76x = 3,225,188,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,188,608.80/65,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,244.96

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