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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,995.23, 91,078.25 and 37,700.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,995.23, 91,078.25 and 37,700.31 is: 52,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,995.23 : 91,078.25 = 37,700.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,995.23/91,078.25 = 37,700.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,995.23x = 91,078.25 × 37,700.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,995.23x = 3,433,678,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,678,070.76/65,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,029.19

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