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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,171.67, 89,938.80 and 36,876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,171.67, 89,938.80 and 36,876.75 is: 50,890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,171.67 : 89,938.80 = 36,876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,171.67/89,938.80 = 36,876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,171.67x = 89,938.80 × 36,876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,171.67x = 3,316,650,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,650,642.90/65,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,890.99

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