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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.01, 90,068.93 and 36,971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.01, 90,068.93 and 36,971.70 is: 51,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.01 : 90,068.93 = 36,971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.01/90,068.93 = 36,971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.01x = 90,068.93 × 36,971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.01x = 3,330,001,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,001,459.28/65,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,021.99

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