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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,575.67, 90,473.91 and 38,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,575.67, 90,473.91 and 38,727.68 is: 53,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,575.67 : 90,473.91 = 38,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,575.67/90,473.91 = 38,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,575.67x = 90,473.91 × 38,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,575.67x = 3,503,844,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,844,634.83/65,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,432.08

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