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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,047.91, 89,764.94 and 36,752.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,047.91, 89,764.94 and 36,752.99 is: 50,718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,047.91 : 89,764.94 = 36,752.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,047.91/89,764.94 = 36,752.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,047.91x = 89,764.94 × 36,752.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,047.91x = 3,299,129,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,129,585.23/65,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,718.46

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