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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,550.94, 90,467.82 and 36,482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,550.94, 90,467.82 and 36,482.27 is: 50,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,550.94 : 90,467.82 = 36,482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,550.94/90,467.82 = 36,482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,550.94x = 90,467.82 × 36,482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,550.94x = 3,300,470,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,470,983.21/65,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,349.71

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