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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,486.85, 90,383.67 and 38,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,486.85, 90,383.67 and 38,627.76 is: 53,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,486.85 : 90,383.67 = 38,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,486.85/90,383.67 = 38,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,486.85x = 90,383.67 × 38,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,486.85x = 3,491,318,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,318,712.68/65,486.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,313.28

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