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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,975.88, 91,047.72 and 37,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,975.88, 91,047.72 and 37,681.62 is: 52,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,975.88 : 91,047.72 = 37,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,975.88/91,047.72 = 37,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,975.88x = 91,047.72 × 37,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,975.88x = 3,430,825,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,825,586.91/65,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,001.21

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