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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.60, 91,055.60 and 37,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.60, 91,055.60 and 37,687.52 is: 52,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.60 : 91,055.60 = 37,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.60/91,055.60 = 37,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.60x = 91,055.60 × 37,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.60x = 3,431,659,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,659,746.11/65,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,012.50

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