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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,751.76, 90,737.44 and 35,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,751.76, 90,737.44 and 35,537 is: 49,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,751.76 : 90,737.44 = 35,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,751.76/90,737.44 = 35,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,751.76x = 90,737.44 × 35,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,751.76x = 3,224,536,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,536,405.28/65,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,041.07

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