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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,179.44, 89,942.58 and 36,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,179.44, 89,942.58 and 36,887.04 is: 50,901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,179.44 : 89,942.58 = 36,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,179.44/89,942.58 = 36,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,179.44x = 89,942.58 × 36,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,179.44x = 3,317,715,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,715,546.16/65,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,901.26

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