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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,541.76, 90,426.24 and 38,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,541.76, 90,426.24 and 38,675.20 is: 53,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,541.76 : 90,426.24 = 38,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,541.76/90,426.24 = 38,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,541.76x = 90,426.24 × 38,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,541.76x = 3,497,252,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,252,917.25/65,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,359.15

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