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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,006.88, 89,680.92 and 38,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,006.88, 89,680.92 and 38,135.76 is: 52,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,006.88 : 89,680.92 = 38,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,006.88/89,680.92 = 38,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,006.88x = 89,680.92 × 38,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,006.88x = 3,420,050,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,050,041.70/65,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,610.59

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