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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,451, 90,322.56 and 37,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,451, 90,322.56 and 37,161.12 is: 51,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,451 : 90,322.56 = 37,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,451/90,322.56 = 37,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,451x = 90,322.56 × 37,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,451x = 3,356,487,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,487,490.87/65,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,282.45

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