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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,485.98, 90,381.57 and 38,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,485.98, 90,381.57 and 38,635.14 is: 53,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,485.98 : 90,381.57 = 38,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,485.98/90,381.57 = 38,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,485.98x = 90,381.57 × 38,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,485.98x = 3,491,904,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,904,610.37/65,485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,322.93

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