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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,356.52, 90,211.31 and 38,507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,356.52, 90,211.31 and 38,507.70 is: 53,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,356.52 : 90,211.31 = 38,507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,356.52/90,211.31 = 38,507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,356.52x = 90,211.31 × 38,507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,356.52x = 3,473,830,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,830,399.70/65,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,152.01

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