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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,695.50, 90,660.15 and 35,887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,695.50, 90,660.15 and 35,887.50 is: 49,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,695.50 : 90,660.15 = 35,887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,695.50/90,660.15 = 35,887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,695.50x = 90,660.15 × 35,887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,695.50x = 3,253,566,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,566,133.13/65,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,524.95

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