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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.64, 90,071.52 and 36,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.64, 90,071.52 and 36,977.84 is: 51,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.64 : 90,071.52 = 36,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.64/90,071.52 = 36,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.64x = 90,071.52 × 36,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.64x = 3,330,650,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,650,255.12/65,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,031.43

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