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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,875.65, 90,904.96 and 38,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,875.65, 90,904.96 and 38,647.95 is: 53,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,875.65 : 90,904.96 = 38,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,875.65/90,904.96 = 38,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,875.65x = 90,904.96 × 38,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,875.65x = 3,513,290,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,290,650.64/65,875.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,332.16

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