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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,477.88, 90,359.82 and 38,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,477.88, 90,359.82 and 38,269.80 is: 52,812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,477.88 : 90,359.82 = 38,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,477.88/90,359.82 = 38,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,477.88x = 90,359.82 × 38,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,477.88x = 3,458,052,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,052,239.44/65,477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,812.53

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