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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,298.05, 90,111.34 and 38,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,298.05, 90,111.34 and 38,457.08 is: 53,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,298.05 : 90,111.34 = 38,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,298.05/90,111.34 = 38,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,298.05x = 90,111.34 × 38,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,298.05x = 3,465,418,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,418,730.40/65,298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,070.79

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