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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,258.57, 92,813.81 and 38,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,258.57, 92,813.81 and 38,557.65 is: 53,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,258.57 : 92,813.81 = 38,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,258.57/92,813.81 = 38,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,258.57x = 92,813.81 × 38,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,258.57x = 3,578,682,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,682,401.15/67,258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,207.83

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