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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,995.31, 91,072.41 and 37,314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,995.31, 91,072.41 and 37,314.49 is: 51,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,995.31 : 91,072.41 = 37,314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,995.31/91,072.41 = 37,314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,995.31x = 91,072.41 × 37,314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,995.31x = 3,398,320,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,320,532.22/65,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,493.36

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