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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,575.98, 90,505.35 and 37,290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,575.98, 90,505.35 and 37,290.78 is: 51,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,575.98 : 90,505.35 = 37,290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,575.98/90,505.35 = 37,290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,575.98x = 90,505.35 × 37,290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,575.98x = 3,375,015,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,015,095.67/65,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,467.25

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