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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,184.18, 89,947.77 and 38,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,184.18, 89,947.77 and 38,333.28 is: 52,896.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,184.18 : 89,947.77 = 38,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,184.18/89,947.77 = 38,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,184.18x = 89,947.77 × 38,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,184.18x = 3,447,993,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,993,246.34/65,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,896.17

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