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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,241.72, 90,034.76 and 36,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,241.72, 90,034.76 and 36,953.28 is: 50,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,241.72 : 90,034.76 = 36,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,241.72/90,034.76 = 36,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,241.72x = 90,034.76 × 36,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,241.72x = 3,327,079,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,079,696.01/65,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,996.20

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