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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,266.88, 90,086.04 and 38,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,266.88, 90,086.04 and 38,418.04 is: 53,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,266.88 : 90,086.04 = 38,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,266.88/90,086.04 = 38,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,266.88x = 90,086.04 × 38,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,266.88x = 3,460,929,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,929,088.16/65,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,027.34

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