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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,452.98, 90,315.27 and 36,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,452.98, 90,315.27 and 36,767.16 is: 50,733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,452.98 : 90,315.27 = 36,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,452.98/90,315.27 = 36,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,452.98x = 90,315.27 × 36,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,452.98x = 3,320,635,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,635,982.53/65,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,733.15

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