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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,293.77, 92,864.66 and 38,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,293.77, 92,864.66 and 38,221.94 is: 52,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,293.77 : 92,864.66 = 38,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,293.77/92,864.66 = 38,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,293.77x = 92,864.66 × 38,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,293.77x = 3,549,467,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,467,488.17/67,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,745.85

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