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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,778, 90,775.08 and 35,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,778, 90,775.08 and 35,970 is: 49,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,778 : 90,775.08 = 35,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,778/90,775.08 = 35,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,778x = 90,775.08 × 35,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,778x = 3,265,179,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,179,627.60/65,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,639.39

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