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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,392.83, 90,238.19 and 36,710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,392.83, 90,238.19 and 36,710.33 is: 50,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,392.83 : 90,238.19 = 36,710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,392.83/90,238.19 = 36,710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,392.83x = 90,238.19 × 36,710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,392.83x = 3,312,673,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,673,098.76/65,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,658.05

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