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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,229.41, 90,018.05 and 36,551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,229.41, 90,018.05 and 36,551.21 is: 50,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,229.41 : 90,018.05 = 36,551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,229.41/90,018.05 = 36,551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,229.41x = 90,018.05 × 36,551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,229.41x = 3,290,268,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,268,466.58/65,229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,441.49

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