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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,317.62, 90,141.89 and 36,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,317.62, 90,141.89 and 36,646.36 is: 50,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,317.62 : 90,141.89 = 36,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,317.62/90,141.89 = 36,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,317.62x = 90,141.89 × 36,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,317.62x = 3,303,372,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,372,152.02/65,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,573.98

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