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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.64, 90,078.44 and 36,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.64, 90,078.44 and 36,982.84 is: 51,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.64 : 90,078.44 = 36,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.64/90,078.44 = 36,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.64x = 90,078.44 × 36,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.64x = 3,331,356,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,356,533.97/65,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,038.35

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