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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,316.17, 90,130.54 and 36,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,316.17, 90,130.54 and 36,245.27 is: 50,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,316.17 : 90,130.54 = 36,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,316.17/90,130.54 = 36,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,316.17x = 90,130.54 × 36,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,316.17x = 3,266,805,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,805,757.55/65,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,015.27

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