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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,554.32, 90,465 and 37,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,554.32, 90,465 and 37,260 is: 51,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,554.32 : 90,465 = 37,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,554.32/90,465 = 37,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,554.32x = 90,465 × 37,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,554.32x = 3,370,725,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,725,900/65,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,418.82

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