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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,421.63, 90,286.52 and 37,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,421.63, 90,286.52 and 37,129.14 is: 51,240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,421.63 : 90,286.52 = 37,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,421.63/90,286.52 = 37,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,421.63x = 90,286.52 × 37,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,421.63x = 3,352,260,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,260,655.55/65,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,240.86

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