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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,272.46, 90,069.20 and 38,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,272.46, 90,069.20 and 38,413.37 is: 53,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,272.46 : 90,069.20 = 38,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,272.46/90,069.20 = 38,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,272.46x = 90,069.20 × 38,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,272.46x = 3,459,861,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,861,150.89/65,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,006.45

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