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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,265.67, 90,074.55 and 38,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,265.67, 90,074.55 and 38,406.88 is: 53,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,265.67 : 90,074.55 = 38,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,265.67/90,074.55 = 38,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,265.67x = 90,074.55 × 38,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,265.67x = 3,459,482,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,482,432.90/65,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,006.16

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