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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,264.63, 92,825.18 and 38,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,264.63, 92,825.18 and 38,986.72 is: 53,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,264.63 : 92,825.18 = 38,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,264.63/92,825.18 = 38,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,264.63x = 92,825.18 × 38,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,264.63x = 3,618,949,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,949,301.61/67,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,801.67

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