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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,861.88, 90,889.52 and 35,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,861.88, 90,889.52 and 35,647.28 is: 49,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,861.88 : 90,889.52 = 35,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,861.88/90,889.52 = 35,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,861.88x = 90,889.52 × 35,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,861.88x = 3,239,964,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,964,168.51/65,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,193.31

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