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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,413.62, 90,268.29 and 37,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,413.62, 90,268.29 and 37,117.62 is: 51,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,413.62 : 90,268.29 = 37,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,413.62/90,268.29 = 37,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,413.62x = 90,268.29 × 37,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,413.62x = 3,350,544,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,544,086.27/65,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,220.89

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