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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.12, 90,071.70 and 36,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.12, 90,071.70 and 36,972.04 is: 51,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.12 : 90,071.70 = 36,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.12/90,071.70 = 36,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.12x = 90,071.70 × 36,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.12x = 3,330,134,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,134,495.27/65,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,023.94

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