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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,273.99, 90,047.70 and 38,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,273.99, 90,047.70 and 38,399.40 is: 52,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,273.99 : 90,047.70 = 38,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,273.99/90,047.70 = 38,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,273.99x = 90,047.70 × 38,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,273.99x = 3,457,777,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,777,651.38/65,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,973.29

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