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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,263, 90,055.30 and 38,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,263, 90,055.30 and 38,399.60 is: 52,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,263 : 90,055.30 = 38,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,263/90,055.30 = 38,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,263x = 90,055.30 × 38,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,263x = 3,458,087,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,087,497.88/65,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,986.95

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