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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,659.23, 90,609.66 and 38,811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,659.23, 90,609.66 and 38,811.42 is: 53,559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,659.23 : 90,609.66 = 38,811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,659.23/90,609.66 = 38,811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,659.23x = 90,609.66 × 38,811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,659.23x = 3,516,689,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,689,570.32/65,659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,559.71

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