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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,881.79, 90,916.22 and 35,666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,881.79, 90,916.22 and 35,666.31 is: 49,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,881.79 : 90,916.22 = 35,666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,881.79/90,916.22 = 35,666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,881.79x = 90,916.22 × 35,666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,881.79x = 3,242,645,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,645,908.22/65,881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,219.16

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