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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,995.56, 91,072.76 and 37,314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,995.56, 91,072.76 and 37,314.78 is: 51,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,995.56 : 91,072.76 = 37,314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,995.56/91,072.76 = 37,314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,995.56x = 91,072.76 × 37,314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,995.56x = 3,398,359,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,359,475.30/65,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,493.76

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