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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,979.88, 91,053.24 and 37,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,979.88, 91,053.24 and 37,685.62 is: 52,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,979.88 : 91,053.24 = 37,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,979.88/91,053.24 = 37,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,979.88x = 91,053.24 × 37,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,979.88x = 3,431,397,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,397,802.41/65,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,006.73

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