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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,688.03, 90,649.58 and 38,843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,688.03, 90,649.58 and 38,843.82 is: 53,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,688.03 : 90,649.58 = 38,843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,688.03/90,649.58 = 38,843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,688.03x = 90,649.58 × 38,843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,688.03x = 3,521,175,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,175,774.38/65,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,604.53

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