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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,272.89, 90,076.28 and 36,978.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,272.89, 90,076.28 and 36,978.51 is: 51,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,272.89 : 90,076.28 = 36,978.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,272.89/90,076.28 = 36,978.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,272.89x = 90,076.28 × 36,978.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,272.89x = 3,330,886,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,886,435.85/65,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,030.17

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