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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,209.67, 89,996.81 and 36,537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,209.67, 89,996.81 and 36,537.06 is: 50,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,209.67 : 89,996.81 = 36,537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,209.67/89,996.81 = 36,537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,209.67x = 89,996.81 × 36,537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,209.67x = 3,288,218,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,218,664.09/65,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,425.33

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