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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.91, 91,061.70 and 37,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.91, 91,061.70 and 37,683.59 is: 52,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.91 : 91,061.70 = 37,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.91/91,061.70 = 37,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.91x = 91,061.70 × 37,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.91x = 3,431,531,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,531,995.16/65,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,010.32

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