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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,021.98, 92,492.49 and 38,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,021.98, 92,492.49 and 38,727.66 is: 53,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,021.98 : 92,492.49 = 38,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,021.98/92,492.49 = 38,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,021.98x = 92,492.49 × 38,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,021.98x = 3,582,017,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,017,705.27/67,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,445.42

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