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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.16, 90,073.98 and 36,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.16, 90,073.98 and 36,982.24 is: 51,035.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.16 : 90,073.98 = 36,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.16/90,073.98 = 36,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.16x = 90,073.98 × 36,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.16x = 3,331,137,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,137,546.12/65,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,035.37

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