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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,970.72, 91,050.48 and 37,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,970.72, 91,050.48 and 37,685.28 is: 52,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,970.72 : 91,050.48 = 37,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,970.72/91,050.48 = 37,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,970.72x = 91,050.48 × 37,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,970.72x = 3,431,262,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,262,832.93/65,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,011.91

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