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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,055.48, 89,775.54 and 36,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,055.48, 89,775.54 and 36,759.48 is: 50,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,055.48 : 89,775.54 = 36,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,055.48/89,775.54 = 36,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,055.48x = 89,775.54 × 36,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,055.48x = 3,300,102,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,102,167.12/65,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,727.50

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