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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,265, 92,825.70 and 38,987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,265, 92,825.70 and 38,987.10 is: 53,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,265 : 92,825.70 = 38,987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,265/92,825.70 = 38,987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,265x = 92,825.70 × 38,987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,265x = 3,619,004,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,004,848.47/67,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,802.20

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