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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,333.30, 98,013.87 and 37,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,333.30, 98,013.87 and 37,266.74 is: 55,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,333.30 : 98,013.87 = 37,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,333.30/98,013.87 = 37,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,333.30x = 98,013.87 × 37,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,333.30x = 3,652,657,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,657,409.68/65,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,908.05

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