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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,399.52, 90,227.04 and 39,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,399.52, 90,227.04 and 39,897.12 is: 55,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,399.52 : 90,227.04 = 39,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,399.52/90,227.04 = 39,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,399.52x = 90,227.04 × 39,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,399.52x = 3,599,799,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,799,042.12/65,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,043.20

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