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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,902.48, 90,945.12 and 35,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,902.48, 90,945.12 and 35,687.68 is: 49,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,902.48 : 90,945.12 = 35,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,902.48/90,945.12 = 35,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,902.48x = 90,945.12 × 35,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,902.48x = 3,245,620,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,620,340.12/65,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,248.83

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