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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,868, 90,897.84 and 36,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,868, 90,897.84 and 36,060 is: 49,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,868 : 90,897.84 = 36,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,868/90,897.84 = 36,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,868x = 90,897.84 × 36,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,868x = 3,277,776,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,776,110.40/65,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,762.80

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