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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,501.08, 90,387.54 and 38,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,501.08, 90,387.54 and 38,652 is: 53,337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,501.08 : 90,387.54 = 38,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,501.08/90,387.54 = 38,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,501.08x = 90,387.54 × 38,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,501.08x = 3,493,659,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,659,196.08/65,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,337.43

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