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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,033.12, 89,745.90 and 36,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,033.12, 89,745.90 and 36,738.20 is: 50,698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,033.12 : 89,745.90 = 36,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,033.12/89,745.90 = 36,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,033.12x = 89,745.90 × 36,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,033.12x = 3,297,102,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,102,823.38/65,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,698.83

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