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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,937.59, 90,978.12 and 39,075.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,937.59, 90,978.12 and 39,075.47 is: 53,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,937.59 : 90,978.12 = 39,075.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,937.59/90,978.12 = 39,075.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,937.59x = 90,978.12 × 39,075.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,937.59x = 3,555,012,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,012,798.72/65,937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,914.81

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