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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,273.09, 90,078.62 and 36,978.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,273.09, 90,078.62 and 36,978.57 is: 51,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,273.09 : 90,078.62 = 36,978.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,273.09/90,078.62 = 36,978.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,273.09x = 90,078.62 × 36,978.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,273.09x = 3,330,978,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,978,370.28/65,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,031.42

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