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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,870.52, 90,901.28 and 36,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,870.52, 90,901.28 and 36,062.52 is: 49,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,870.52 : 90,901.28 = 36,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,870.52/90,901.28 = 36,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,870.52x = 90,901.28 × 36,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,870.52x = 3,278,129,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,129,228.03/65,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,766.26

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