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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,483.84, 90,363.56 and 38,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,483.84, 90,363.56 and 38,627.44 is: 53,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,483.84 : 90,363.56 = 38,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,483.84/90,363.56 = 38,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,483.84x = 90,363.56 × 38,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,483.84x = 3,490,512,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,512,992.09/65,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,303.43

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