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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,461.77, 90,333.23 and 38,605.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,461.77, 90,333.23 and 38,605.41 is: 53,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,461.77 : 90,333.23 = 38,605.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,461.77/90,333.23 = 38,605.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,461.77x = 90,333.23 × 38,605.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,461.77x = 3,487,351,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,351,187.75/65,461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,273.10

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