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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,394.72, 90,239.52 and 37,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,394.72, 90,239.52 and 37,104.96 is: 51,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,394.72 : 90,239.52 = 37,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,394.72/90,239.52 = 37,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,394.72x = 90,239.52 × 37,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,394.72x = 3,348,333,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,333,780.02/65,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,201.90

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