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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,229.87, 90,015.91 and 36,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,229.87, 90,015.91 and 36,549.18 is: 50,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,229.87 : 90,015.91 = 36,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,229.87/90,015.91 = 36,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,229.87x = 90,015.91 × 36,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,229.87x = 3,290,007,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,007,697.45/65,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,437.13

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