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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,284, 90,099.60 and 38,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,284, 90,099.60 and 38,788 is: 53,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,284 : 90,099.60 = 38,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,284/90,099.60 = 38,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,284x = 90,099.60 × 38,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,284x = 3,494,783,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,783,284.80/65,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,532.00

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