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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,902.28, 90,941.40 and 39,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,902.28, 90,941.40 and 39,047.36 is: 53,883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,902.28 : 90,941.40 = 39,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,902.28/90,941.40 = 39,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,902.28x = 90,941.40 × 39,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,902.28x = 3,551,021,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,021,584.70/65,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,883.14

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