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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,414.12, 90,268.98 and 37,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,414.12, 90,268.98 and 37,118.12 is: 51,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,414.12 : 90,268.98 = 37,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,414.12/90,268.98 = 37,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,414.12x = 90,268.98 × 37,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,414.12x = 3,350,614,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,614,831.92/65,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,221.58

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