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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,007.34, 89,709.01 and 36,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,007.34, 89,709.01 and 36,327.47 is: 50,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,007.34 : 89,709.01 = 36,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,007.34/89,709.01 = 36,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,007.34x = 89,709.01 × 36,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,007.34x = 3,258,900,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,900,830.14/65,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,131.28

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