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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,670.56, 90,625.32 and 35,862.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,670.56, 90,625.32 and 35,862.56 is: 49,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,670.56 : 90,625.32 = 35,862.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,670.56/90,625.32 = 35,862.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,670.56x = 90,625.32 × 35,862.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,670.56x = 3,250,055,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,055,976.02/65,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,490.30

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