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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,376.42, 90,213.94 and 36,690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,376.42, 90,213.94 and 36,690.27 is: 50,629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,376.42 : 90,213.94 = 36,690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,376.42/90,213.94 = 36,690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,376.42x = 90,213.94 × 36,690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,376.42x = 3,309,973,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,973,816.36/65,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,629.47

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