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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,976.41, 91,059.64 and 37,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,976.41, 91,059.64 and 37,682.10 is: 52,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,976.41 : 91,059.64 = 37,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,976.41/91,059.64 = 37,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,976.41x = 91,059.64 × 37,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,976.41x = 3,431,318,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,318,366.24/65,976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,008.26

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