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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,511.69, 98,266.62 and 37,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,511.69, 98,266.62 and 37,371.69 is: 56,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,511.69 : 98,266.62 = 37,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,511.69/98,266.62 = 37,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,511.69x = 98,266.62 × 37,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,511.69x = 3,672,389,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,389,659.99/65,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,057.01

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