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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,254.70, 90,053.95 and 36,574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,254.70, 90,053.95 and 36,574.88 is: 50,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,254.70 : 90,053.95 = 36,574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,254.70/90,053.95 = 36,574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,254.70x = 90,053.95 × 36,574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,254.70x = 3,293,712,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,712,909.70/65,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,474.72

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