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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,383.58, 90,231.09 and 37,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,383.58, 90,231.09 and 37,093.52 is: 51,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,383.58 : 90,231.09 = 37,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,383.58/90,231.09 = 37,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,383.58x = 90,231.09 × 37,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,383.58x = 3,346,988,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,988,741.54/65,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,190.05

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