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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.42, 90,073.16 and 36,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.42, 90,073.16 and 36,585.62 is: 50,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.42 : 90,073.16 = 36,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.42/90,073.16 = 36,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.42x = 90,073.16 × 36,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.42x = 3,295,382,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,382,403.96/65,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,491.24

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