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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,916.38, 98,909.43 and 35,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,916.38, 98,909.43 and 35,952.25 is: 53,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,916.38 : 98,909.43 = 35,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,916.38/98,909.43 = 35,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,916.38x = 98,909.43 × 35,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,916.38x = 3,556,015,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,015,880.41/65,916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,947.38

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