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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,969.82, 91,034.55 and 37,678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,969.82, 91,034.55 and 37,678.14 is: 51,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,969.82 : 91,034.55 = 37,678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,969.82/91,034.55 = 37,678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,969.82x = 91,034.55 × 37,678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,969.82x = 3,430,012,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,012,519.74/65,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,993.66

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