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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.68, 91,061.38 and 37,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.68, 91,061.38 and 37,683.36 is: 52,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.68 : 91,061.38 = 37,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.68/91,061.38 = 37,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.68x = 91,061.38 × 37,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.68x = 3,431,498,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,498,764.64/65,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,009.99

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