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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,264.52, 90,052.11 and 38,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,264.52, 90,052.11 and 38,408.16 is: 52,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,264.52 : 90,052.11 = 38,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,264.52/90,052.11 = 38,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,264.52x = 90,052.11 × 38,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,264.52x = 3,458,735,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,735,849.22/65,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,995.65

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