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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,383.62, 90,230.25 and 36,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,383.62, 90,230.25 and 36,709.50 is: 50,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,383.62 : 90,230.25 = 36,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,383.62/90,230.25 = 36,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,383.62x = 90,230.25 × 36,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,383.62x = 3,312,307,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,307,362.38/65,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,659.59

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