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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,274.54, 90,087.03 and 36,989.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,274.54, 90,087.03 and 36,989.34 is: 51,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,274.54 : 90,087.03 = 36,989.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,274.54/90,087.03 = 36,989.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,274.54x = 90,087.03 × 36,989.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,274.54x = 3,332,259,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,259,782.26/65,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,049.92

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