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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,352.76, 90,187.86 and 36,678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,352.76, 90,187.86 and 36,678.76 is: 50,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,352.76 : 90,187.86 = 36,678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,352.76/90,187.86 = 36,678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,352.76x = 90,187.86 × 36,678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,352.76x = 3,307,978,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,978,871.85/65,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,617.28

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