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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,237.71, 90,028.02 and 36,948.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,237.71, 90,028.02 and 36,948.86 is: 50,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,237.71 : 90,028.02 = 36,948.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,237.71/90,028.02 = 36,948.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,237.71x = 90,028.02 × 36,948.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,237.71x = 3,326,432,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,432,707.06/65,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,989.42

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