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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,251.94, 92,807.96 and 38,572.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,251.94, 92,807.96 and 38,572.71 is: 53,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,251.94 : 92,807.96 = 38,572.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,251.94/92,807.96 = 38,572.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,251.94x = 92,807.96 × 38,572.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,251.94x = 3,579,854,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,854,526.77/67,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,230.50

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