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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,965.78, 91,048.62 and 37,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,965.78, 91,048.62 and 37,687.87 is: 52,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,965.78 : 91,048.62 = 37,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,965.78/91,048.62 = 37,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,965.78x = 91,048.62 × 37,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,965.78x = 3,431,428,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,428,554.24/65,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,018.31

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