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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,867.97, 90,898.57 and 36,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,867.97, 90,898.57 and 36,797.28 is: 50,780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,867.97 : 90,898.57 = 36,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,867.97/90,898.57 = 36,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,867.97x = 90,898.57 × 36,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,867.97x = 3,344,820,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,820,131.89/65,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,780.68

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