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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,388.40, 90,233.28 and 37,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,388.40, 90,233.28 and 37,093.44 is: 51,187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,388.40 : 90,233.28 = 37,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,388.40/90,233.28 = 37,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,388.40x = 90,233.28 × 37,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,388.40x = 3,347,062,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,062,757.68/65,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,187.41

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