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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,548.76, 90,435.90 and 38,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,548.76, 90,435.90 and 38,682.20 is: 53,368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,548.76 : 90,435.90 = 38,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,548.76/90,435.90 = 38,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,548.76x = 90,435.90 × 38,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,548.76x = 3,498,259,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,259,570.98/65,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,368.81

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