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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,865.94, 90,886.52 and 37,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,865.94, 90,886.52 and 37,569.94 is: 51,841.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,865.94 : 90,886.52 = 37,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,865.94/90,886.52 = 37,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,865.94x = 90,886.52 × 37,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,865.94x = 3,414,601,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,601,103.21/65,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,841.68

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