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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,659.61, 90,606.55 and 38,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,659.61, 90,606.55 and 38,804.62 is: 53,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,659.61 : 90,606.55 = 38,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,659.61/90,606.55 = 38,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,659.61x = 90,606.55 × 38,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,659.61x = 3,515,952,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,952,661.38/65,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,548.18

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