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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,459.84, 90,338.12 and 38,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,459.84, 90,338.12 and 38,618.08 is: 53,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,459.84 : 90,338.12 = 38,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,459.84/90,338.12 = 38,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,459.84x = 90,338.12 × 38,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,459.84x = 3,488,684,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,684,745.21/65,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,295.04

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