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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,252.34, 90,044.73 and 36,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,252.34, 90,044.73 and 36,957.42 is: 50,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,252.34 : 90,044.73 = 36,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,252.34/90,044.73 = 36,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,252.34x = 90,044.73 × 36,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,252.34x = 3,327,820,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,820,905.40/65,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,999.26

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