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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,394.61, 90,072.67 and 50,258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,394.61, 90,072.67 and 50,258.31 is: 69,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,394.61 : 90,072.67 = 50,258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,394.61/90,072.67 = 50,258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,394.61x = 90,072.67 × 50,258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,394.61x = 4,526,900,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,900,171.39/65,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,224.36

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