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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,664.72, 90,603.88 and 38,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,664.72, 90,603.88 and 38,793.76 is: 53,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,664.72 : 90,603.88 = 38,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,664.72/90,603.88 = 38,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,664.72x = 90,603.88 × 38,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,664.72x = 3,514,865,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,865,175.79/65,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,527.45

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