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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.67, 91,061.37 and 37,683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.67, 91,061.37 and 37,683.35 is: 52,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.67 : 91,061.37 = 37,683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.67/91,061.37 = 37,683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.67x = 91,061.37 × 37,683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.67x = 3,431,497,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,497,288.77/65,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,009.98

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