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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,871.48, 90,894.10 and 37,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,871.48, 90,894.10 and 37,575.48 is: 51,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,871.48 : 90,894.10 = 37,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,871.48/90,894.10 = 37,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,871.48x = 90,894.10 × 37,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,871.48x = 3,415,389,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,389,436.67/65,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,849.29

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