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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,498.84, 90,388.35 and 35,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,498.84, 90,388.35 and 35,690.84 is: 49,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,498.84 : 90,388.35 = 35,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,498.84/90,388.35 = 35,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,498.84x = 90,388.35 × 35,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,498.84x = 3,226,035,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,035,685.77/65,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,253.33

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