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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,160.72, 89,922.96 and 36,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,160.72, 89,922.96 and 36,872.28 is: 50,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,160.72 : 89,922.96 = 36,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,160.72/89,922.96 = 36,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,160.72x = 89,922.96 × 36,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,160.72x = 3,315,664,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,664,559.55/65,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,884.41

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