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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,388.15, 90,245.97 and 39,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,388.15, 90,245.97 and 39,900.06 is: 55,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,388.15 : 90,245.97 = 39,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,388.15/90,245.97 = 39,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,388.15x = 90,245.97 × 39,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,388.15x = 3,600,819,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,819,617.76/65,388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,068.38

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