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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,382.58, 90,229.71 and 37,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,382.58, 90,229.71 and 37,092.52 is: 51,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,382.58 : 90,229.71 = 37,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,382.58/90,229.71 = 37,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,382.58x = 90,229.71 × 37,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,382.58x = 3,346,847,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,847,322.77/65,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,188.67

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