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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,904.28, 90,947.99 and 35,689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,904.28, 90,947.99 and 35,689.65 is: 49,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,904.28 : 90,947.99 = 35,689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,904.28/90,947.99 = 35,689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,904.28x = 90,947.99 × 35,689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,904.28x = 3,245,901,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,901,675.02/65,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,251.76

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