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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,623.59, 90,537.87 and 36,938.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,623.59, 90,537.87 and 36,938.64 is: 50,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,623.59 : 90,537.87 = 36,938.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,623.59/90,537.87 = 36,938.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,623.59x = 90,537.87 × 36,938.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,623.59x = 3,344,345,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,345,786.30/65,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,962.55

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