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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.13, 90,069.10 and 36,971.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.13, 90,069.10 and 36,971.82 is: 51,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.13 : 90,069.10 = 36,971.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.13/90,069.10 = 36,971.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.13x = 90,069.10 × 36,971.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.13x = 3,330,018,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,018,460.33/65,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,022.15

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