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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,729.46, 90,674 and 38,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,729.46, 90,674 and 38,858.88 is: 53,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,729.46 : 90,674 = 38,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,729.46/90,674 = 38,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,729.46x = 90,674 × 38,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,729.46x = 3,523,490,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,490,085.12/65,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,605.95

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