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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.42, 90,067.79 and 38,412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.42, 90,067.79 and 38,412.33 is: 53,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.42 : 90,067.79 = 38,412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.42/90,067.79 = 38,412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.42x = 90,067.79 × 38,412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.42x = 3,459,713,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,713,214.06/65,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,005.02

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