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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,905.28, 90,949.37 and 35,690.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,905.28, 90,949.37 and 35,690.65 is: 49,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,905.28 : 90,949.37 = 35,690.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,905.28/90,949.37 = 35,690.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,905.28x = 90,949.37 × 35,690.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,905.28x = 3,246,042,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,042,132.39/65,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,253.14

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