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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,064.76, 89,779.43 and 36,760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,064.76, 89,779.43 and 36,760.12 is: 50,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,064.76 : 89,779.43 = 36,760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,064.76/89,779.43 = 36,760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,064.76x = 89,779.43 × 36,760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,064.76x = 3,300,302,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,302,263.33/65,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,723.35

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