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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,213.64, 90,016.26 and 38,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,213.64, 90,016.26 and 38,355 is: 52,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,213.64 : 90,016.26 = 38,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,213.64/90,016.26 = 38,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,213.64x = 90,016.26 × 38,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,213.64x = 3,452,573,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,573,652.30/65,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,942.51

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