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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,372.94, 90,218.61 and 36,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,372.94, 90,218.61 and 36,702 is: 50,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,372.94 : 90,218.61 = 36,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,372.94/90,218.61 = 36,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,372.94x = 90,218.61 × 36,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,372.94x = 3,311,203,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,203,424.22/65,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,650.98

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