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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,618.78, 90,552.89 and 36,938.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,618.78, 90,552.89 and 36,938.38 is: 50,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,618.78 : 90,552.89 = 36,938.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,618.78/90,552.89 = 36,938.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,618.78x = 90,552.89 × 36,938.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,618.78x = 3,344,876,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,876,888.89/65,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,974.39

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