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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,920.88, 90,987.09 and 37,642.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,920.88, 90,987.09 and 37,642.97 is: 51,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,920.88 : 90,987.09 = 37,642.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,920.88/90,987.09 = 37,642.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,920.88x = 90,987.09 × 37,642.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,920.88x = 3,425,024,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,024,299.26/65,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,956.59

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