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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,407.96, 90,261.83 and 36,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,407.96, 90,261.83 and 36,727.85 is: 50,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,407.96 : 90,261.83 = 36,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,407.96/90,261.83 = 36,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,407.96x = 90,261.83 × 36,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,407.96x = 3,315,122,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,122,593.48/65,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,683.78

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