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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,459.96, 90,330.42 and 38,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,459.96, 90,330.42 and 38,601.20 is: 53,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,459.96 : 90,330.42 = 38,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,459.96/90,330.42 = 38,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,459.96x = 90,330.42 × 38,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,459.96x = 3,486,862,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,862,608.50/65,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,267.11

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