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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,272, 92,835.39 and 38,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,272, 92,835.39 and 38,994.09 is: 53,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,272 : 92,835.39 = 38,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,272/92,835.39 = 38,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,272x = 92,835.39 × 38,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,272x = 3,620,031,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,031,552.85/67,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,811.86

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