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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,998.72, 91,078.32 and 36,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,998.72, 91,078.32 and 36,190.72 is: 49,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,998.72 : 91,078.32 = 36,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,998.72/91,078.32 = 36,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,998.72x = 91,078.32 × 36,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,998.72x = 3,296,189,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,189,977.19/65,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,943.24

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