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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,137.94, 92,650.46 and 38,845.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,137.94, 92,650.46 and 38,845.45 is: 53,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,137.94 : 92,650.46 = 38,845.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,137.94/92,650.46 = 38,845.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,137.94x = 92,650.46 × 38,845.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,137.94x = 3,599,048,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,048,385.55/67,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,606.78

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