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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,701.69, 90,668.34 and 35,893.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,701.69, 90,668.34 and 35,893.69 is: 49,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,701.69 : 90,668.34 = 35,893.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,701.69/90,668.34 = 35,893.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,701.69x = 90,668.34 × 35,893.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,701.69x = 3,254,421,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,421,062.10/65,701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,533.29

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