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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,238.58, 90,031.36 and 36,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,238.58, 90,031.36 and 36,943.66 is: 50,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,238.58 : 90,031.36 = 36,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,238.58/90,031.36 = 36,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,238.58x = 90,031.36 × 36,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,238.58x = 3,326,087,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,087,953.18/65,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,983.45

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