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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,268.82, 92,830.97 and 38,990.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,268.82, 92,830.97 and 38,990.91 is: 53,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,268.82 : 92,830.97 = 38,990.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,268.82/92,830.97 = 38,990.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,268.82x = 92,830.97 × 38,990.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,268.82x = 3,619,563,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,563,801.53/67,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,807.45

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