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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,268.79, 90,070.99 and 36,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,268.79, 90,070.99 and 36,974.48 is: 51,024.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,268.79 : 90,070.99 = 36,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,268.79/90,070.99 = 36,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,268.79x = 90,070.99 × 36,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,268.79x = 3,330,327,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,327,475.54/65,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,024.81

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