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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,976.72, 91,060.06 and 37,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,976.72, 91,060.06 and 37,682.40 is: 52,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,976.72 : 91,060.06 = 37,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,976.72/91,060.06 = 37,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,976.72x = 91,060.06 × 37,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,976.72x = 3,431,361,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,361,604.94/65,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,008.67

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