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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,326.84, 90,149.43 and 38,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,326.84, 90,149.43 and 38,108.14 is: 52,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,326.84 : 90,149.43 = 38,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,326.84/90,149.43 = 38,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,326.84x = 90,149.43 × 38,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,326.84x = 3,435,427,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,427,099.36/65,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,588.29

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