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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,499.24, 90,388.94 and 35,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,499.24, 90,388.94 and 35,691.24 is: 49,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,499.24 : 90,388.94 = 35,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,499.24/90,388.94 = 35,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,499.24x = 90,388.94 × 35,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,499.24x = 3,226,093,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,093,172.43/65,499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,253.90

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