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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,462.13, 90,338.34 and 37,168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,462.13, 90,338.34 and 37,168.42 is: 51,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,462.13 : 90,338.34 = 37,168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,462.13/90,338.34 = 37,168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,462.13x = 90,338.34 × 37,168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,462.13x = 3,357,733,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,733,363.22/65,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,292.76

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