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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,237.65, 90,026.43 and 38,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,237.65, 90,026.43 and 38,381.89 is: 52,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,237.65 : 90,026.43 = 38,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,237.65/90,026.43 = 38,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,237.65x = 90,026.43 × 38,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,237.65x = 3,455,384,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,384,533.35/65,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,966.11

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