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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,166.44, 89,926.26 and 36,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,166.44, 89,926.26 and 36,867.56 is: 50,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,166.44 : 89,926.26 = 36,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,166.44/89,926.26 = 36,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,166.44x = 89,926.26 × 36,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,166.44x = 3,315,361,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,361,786.13/65,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,875.29

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