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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,249.14, 90,040.80 and 36,955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,249.14, 90,040.80 and 36,955.03 is: 50,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,249.14 : 90,040.80 = 36,955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,249.14/90,040.80 = 36,955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,249.14x = 90,040.80 × 36,955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,249.14x = 3,327,460,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,460,465.22/65,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,996.23

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