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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,227.78, 89,993.94 and 36,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,227.78, 89,993.94 and 36,543.60 is: 50,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,227.78 : 89,993.94 = 36,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,227.78/89,993.94 = 36,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,227.78x = 89,993.94 × 36,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,227.78x = 3,288,702,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,702,545.78/65,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,418.74

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