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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,327.80, 90,159.06 and 38,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,327.80, 90,159.06 and 38,478.76 is: 53,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,327.80 : 90,159.06 = 38,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,327.80/90,159.06 = 38,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,327.80x = 90,159.06 × 38,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,327.80x = 3,469,208,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,208,831.57/65,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,104.63

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