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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,158.96, 92,682.48 and 38,859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,158.96, 92,682.48 and 38,859.16 is: 53,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,158.96 : 92,682.48 = 38,859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,158.96/92,682.48 = 38,859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,158.96x = 92,682.48 × 38,859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,158.96x = 3,601,563,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,563,319.52/67,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,627.44

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