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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,287, 92,856.06 and 39,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,287, 92,856.06 and 39,009.09 is: 53,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,287 : 92,856.06 = 39,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,287/92,856.06 = 39,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,287x = 92,856.06 × 39,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,287x = 3,622,230,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,230,401.59/67,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,832.54

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