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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.84, 90,074.88 and 38,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.84, 90,074.88 and 38,414.16 is: 53,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.84 : 90,074.88 = 38,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.84/90,074.88 = 38,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.84x = 90,074.88 × 38,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.84x = 3,460,150,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,150,852.30/65,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,011.39

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