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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,266.56, 92,827.86 and 38,988.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,266.56, 92,827.86 and 38,988.65 is: 53,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,266.56 : 92,827.86 = 38,988.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,266.56/92,827.86 = 38,988.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,266.56x = 92,827.86 × 38,988.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,266.56x = 3,619,233,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,233,029.65/67,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,804.34

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