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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,849.78, 98,687.19 and 37,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,849.78, 98,687.19 and 37,783.28 is: 56,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,849.78 : 98,687.19 = 37,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,849.78/98,687.19 = 37,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,849.78x = 98,687.19 × 37,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,849.78x = 3,728,725,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,725,732.18/65,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,624.73

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