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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,415.87, 90,272.80 and 36,735.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,415.87, 90,272.80 and 36,735.79 is: 50,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,415.87 : 90,272.80 = 36,735.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,415.87/90,272.80 = 36,735.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,415.87x = 90,272.80 × 36,735.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,415.87x = 3,316,242,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,242,623.51/65,415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,694.77

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