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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,049.76, 97,494.58 and 36,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,049.76, 97,494.58 and 36,993.25 is: 55,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,049.76 : 97,494.58 = 36,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,049.76/97,494.58 = 36,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,049.76x = 97,494.58 × 36,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,049.76x = 3,606,641,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,641,371.59/65,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,444.35

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