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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,611.50, 90,529.26 and 38,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,611.50, 90,529.26 and 38,755.14 is: 53,473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,611.50 : 90,529.26 = 38,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,611.50/90,529.26 = 38,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,611.50x = 90,529.26 × 38,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,611.50x = 3,508,474,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,474,145.40/65,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,473.46

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