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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,345.82, 90,177.24 and 37,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,345.82, 90,177.24 and 37,051.52 is: 51,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,345.82 : 90,177.24 = 37,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,345.82/90,177.24 = 37,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,345.82x = 90,177.24 × 37,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,345.82x = 3,341,203,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,203,360.52/65,345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,131.10

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