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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,047.76, 89,759.04 and 36,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,047.76, 89,759.04 and 36,747.98 is: 50,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,047.76 : 89,759.04 = 36,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,047.76/89,759.04 = 36,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,047.76x = 89,759.04 × 36,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,047.76x = 3,298,463,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,463,406.74/65,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,708.33

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