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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,511.69, 90,405.68 and 37,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,511.69, 90,405.68 and 37,217.38 is: 51,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,511.69 : 90,405.68 = 37,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,511.69/90,405.68 = 37,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,511.69x = 90,405.68 × 37,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,511.69x = 3,364,662,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,662,546.72/65,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,359.73

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