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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,999.14, 91,079.50 and 35,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,999.14, 91,079.50 and 35,784.52 is: 49,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,999.14 : 91,079.50 = 35,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,999.14/91,079.50 = 35,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,999.14x = 91,079.50 × 35,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,999.14x = 3,259,236,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,236,189.34/65,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,383.01

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