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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,535.24, 90,438.42 and 35,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,535.24, 90,438.42 and 35,727.24 is: 49,303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,535.24 : 90,438.42 = 35,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,535.24/90,438.42 = 35,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,535.24x = 90,438.42 × 35,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,535.24x = 3,231,115,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,115,136.56/65,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,303.48

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