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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,738.43, 90,762.80 and 38,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,738.43, 90,762.80 and 38,889.54 is: 53,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,738.43 : 90,762.80 = 38,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,738.43/90,762.80 = 38,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,738.43x = 90,762.80 × 38,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,738.43x = 3,529,723,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,723,346.66/65,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,693.45

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