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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,271.92, 92,835.72 and 38,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,271.92, 92,835.72 and 38,592.83 is: 53,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,271.92 : 92,835.72 = 38,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,271.92/92,835.72 = 38,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,271.92x = 92,835.72 × 38,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,271.92x = 3,582,793,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,793,130.88/67,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,258.38

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