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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,429.76, 90,294.28 and 37,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,429.76, 90,294.28 and 37,137.26 is: 51,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,429.76 : 90,294.28 = 37,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,429.76/90,294.28 = 37,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,429.76x = 90,294.28 × 37,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,429.76x = 3,353,282,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,282,152.87/65,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,250.11

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