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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,217.80, 90,021.94 and 38,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,217.80, 90,021.94 and 38,358.92 is: 52,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,217.80 : 90,021.94 = 38,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,217.80/90,021.94 = 38,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,217.80x = 90,021.94 × 38,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,217.80x = 3,453,144,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,144,394.70/65,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,947.88

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