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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,151.82, 89,878.34 and 37,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,151.82, 89,878.34 and 37,927.90 is: 52,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,151.82 : 89,878.34 = 37,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,151.82/89,878.34 = 37,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,151.82x = 89,878.34 × 37,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,151.82x = 3,408,896,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,896,691.69/65,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,322.36

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