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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,005.88, 89,679.54 and 38,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,005.88, 89,679.54 and 38,134.76 is: 52,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,005.88 : 89,679.54 = 38,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,005.88/89,679.54 = 38,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,005.88x = 89,679.54 × 38,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,005.88x = 3,419,907,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,907,734.81/65,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,609.21

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