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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,211.98, 89,992.92 and 38,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,211.98, 89,992.92 and 38,355.62 is: 52,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,211.98 : 89,992.92 = 38,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,211.98/89,992.92 = 38,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,211.98x = 89,992.92 × 38,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,211.98x = 3,451,734,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,734,242.21/65,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,930.98

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