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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,287.78, 92,855.91 and 38,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,287.78, 92,855.91 and 38,996.10 is: 53,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,287.78 : 92,855.91 = 38,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,287.78/92,855.91 = 38,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,287.78x = 92,855.91 × 38,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,287.78x = 3,621,018,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,018,351.95/67,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,813.91

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