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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,272.63, 92,836.25 and 38,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,272.63, 92,836.25 and 38,994.72 is: 53,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,272.63 : 92,836.25 = 38,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,272.63/92,836.25 = 38,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,272.63x = 92,836.25 × 38,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,272.63x = 3,620,123,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,123,574.60/67,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,812.73

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