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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,049.98, 89,767.79 and 36,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,049.98, 89,767.79 and 36,755.06 is: 50,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,049.98 : 89,767.79 = 36,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,049.98/89,767.79 = 36,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,049.98x = 89,767.79 × 36,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,049.98x = 3,299,419,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,419,874.90/65,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,721.31

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