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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,544.62, 90,459.25 and 37,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,544.62, 90,459.25 and 37,254.56 is: 51,415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,544.62 : 90,459.25 = 37,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,544.62/90,459.25 = 37,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,544.62x = 90,459.25 × 37,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,544.62x = 3,370,019,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,019,104.38/65,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,415.65

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