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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,778.72, 90,773.28 and 35,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,778.72, 90,773.28 and 35,970.72 is: 49,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,778.72 : 90,773.28 = 35,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,778.72/90,773.28 = 35,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,778.72x = 90,773.28 × 35,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,778.72x = 3,265,180,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,180,238.36/65,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,638.85

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