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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,695.79, 90,660.18 and 35,481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,695.79, 90,660.18 and 35,481.11 is: 48,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,695.79 : 90,660.18 = 35,481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,695.79/90,660.18 = 35,481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,695.79x = 90,660.18 × 35,481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,695.79x = 3,216,723,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,723,819.20/65,695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,963.93

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