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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,309.46, 90,128.06 and 36,635.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,309.46, 90,128.06 and 36,635.48 is: 50,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,309.46 : 90,128.06 = 36,635.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,309.46/90,128.06 = 36,635.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,309.46x = 90,128.06 × 36,635.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,309.46x = 3,301,884,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,884,105.75/65,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,557.52

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