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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,388.84, 90,287.28 and 50,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,388.84, 90,287.28 and 50,257.32 is: 69,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,388.84 : 90,287.28 = 50,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,388.84/90,287.28 = 50,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,388.84x = 90,287.28 × 50,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,388.84x = 4,537,596,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,596,722.89/65,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,394.05

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