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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,588.56, 90,511.79 and 37,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,588.56, 90,511.79 and 37,294.25 is: 51,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,588.56 : 90,511.79 = 37,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,588.56/90,511.79 = 37,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,588.56x = 90,511.79 × 37,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,588.56x = 3,375,568,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,568,871.65/65,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,465.82

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