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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,644.16, 90,588.48 and 35,836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,644.16, 90,588.48 and 35,836.16 is: 49,453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,644.16 : 90,588.48 = 35,836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,644.16/90,588.48 = 35,836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,644.16x = 90,588.48 × 35,836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,644.16x = 3,246,343,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,343,263.44/65,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,453.65

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