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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,773.98, 90,770.55 and 37,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,773.98, 90,770.55 and 37,478.94 is: 51,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,773.98 : 90,770.55 = 37,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,773.98/90,770.55 = 37,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,773.98x = 90,770.55 × 37,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,773.98x = 3,401,983,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,983,997.22/65,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,722.34

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