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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,158.72, 92,673.72 and 38,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,158.72, 92,673.72 and 38,868.12 is: 53,634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,158.72 : 92,673.72 = 38,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,158.72/92,673.72 = 38,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,158.72x = 92,673.72 × 38,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,158.72x = 3,602,053,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,053,269.81/67,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,634.93

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