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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,326.83, 90,156.27 and 38,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,326.83, 90,156.27 and 38,111.28 is: 52,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,326.83 : 90,156.27 = 38,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,326.83/90,156.27 = 38,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,326.83x = 90,156.27 × 38,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,326.83x = 3,435,971,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,971,093.69/65,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,596.63

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