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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,413.02, 90,270.92 and 36,738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,413.02, 90,270.92 and 36,738.89 is: 50,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,413.02 : 90,270.92 = 36,738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,413.02/90,270.92 = 36,738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,413.02x = 90,270.92 × 36,738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,413.02x = 3,316,453,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,453,400.08/65,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,700.20

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