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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,700.28, 90,666.42 and 35,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,700.28, 90,666.42 and 35,892.28 is: 49,531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,700.28 : 90,666.42 = 35,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,700.28/90,666.42 = 35,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,700.28x = 90,666.42 × 35,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,700.28x = 3,254,224,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,224,533.24/65,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,531.36

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