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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,968.56, 91,026.72 and 37,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,968.56, 91,026.72 and 37,668.24 is: 51,976.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,968.56 : 91,026.72 = 37,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,968.56/91,026.72 = 37,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,968.56x = 91,026.72 × 37,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,968.56x = 3,428,816,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,816,335.37/65,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,976.52

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