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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,411.55, 90,268.89 and 36,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,411.55, 90,268.89 and 36,737.42 is: 50,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,411.55 : 90,268.89 = 36,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,411.55/90,268.89 = 36,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,411.55x = 90,268.89 × 36,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,411.55x = 3,316,245,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,245,673.52/65,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,698.17

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