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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,565, 90,480.18 and 35,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,565, 90,480.18 and 35,757 is: 49,344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,565 : 90,480.18 = 35,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,565/90,480.18 = 35,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,565x = 90,480.18 × 35,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,565x = 3,235,299,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,299,796.26/65,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,344.92

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