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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,403.63, 90,274.27 and 38,564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,403.63, 90,274.27 and 38,564.02 is: 53,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,403.63 : 90,274.27 = 38,564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,403.63/90,274.27 = 38,564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,403.63x = 90,274.27 × 38,564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,403.63x = 3,481,338,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,338,431.67/65,403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,228.52

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