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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,752, 90,737.76 and 35,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,752, 90,737.76 and 35,944 is: 49,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,752 : 90,737.76 = 35,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,752/90,737.76 = 35,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,752x = 90,737.76 × 35,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,752x = 3,261,478,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,478,045.44/65,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,602.72

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