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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,237.58, 90,029.98 and 36,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,237.58, 90,029.98 and 36,942.66 is: 50,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,237.58 : 90,029.98 = 36,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,237.58/90,029.98 = 36,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,237.58x = 90,029.98 × 36,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,237.58x = 3,325,946,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,946,940.95/65,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,982.07

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