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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,563.54, 90,475.05 and 38,714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,563.54, 90,475.05 and 38,714.69 is: 53,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,563.54 : 90,475.05 = 38,714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,563.54/90,475.05 = 38,714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,563.54x = 90,475.05 × 38,714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,563.54x = 3,502,713,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,713,884.85/65,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,424.72

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