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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,456.70, 90,308.68 and 38,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,456.70, 90,308.68 and 38,226.52 is: 52,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,456.70 : 90,308.68 = 38,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,456.70/90,308.68 = 38,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,456.70x = 90,308.68 × 38,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,456.70x = 3,452,186,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,186,562.19/65,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,740.00

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