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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,451.96, 90,322.40 and 38,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,451.96, 90,322.40 and 38,595.60 is: 53,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,451.96 : 90,322.40 = 38,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,451.96/90,322.40 = 38,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,451.96x = 90,322.40 × 38,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,451.96x = 3,486,047,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,047,221.44/65,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,261.16

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