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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,333.60, 90,160.92 and 37,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,333.60, 90,160.92 and 37,039.76 is: 51,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,333.60 : 90,160.92 = 37,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,333.60/90,160.92 = 37,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,333.60x = 90,160.92 × 37,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,333.60x = 3,339,538,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,538,838.18/65,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,115.18

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