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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,573.84, 90,486.96 and 37,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,573.84, 90,486.96 and 37,274 is: 51,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,573.84 : 90,486.96 = 37,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,573.84/90,486.96 = 37,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,573.84x = 90,486.96 × 37,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,573.84x = 3,372,810,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,810,947.04/65,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,435.31

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