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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,297.56, 92,850.08 and 38,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,297.56, 92,850.08 and 38,997.78 is: 53,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,297.56 : 92,850.08 = 38,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,297.56/92,850.08 = 38,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,297.56x = 92,850.08 × 38,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,297.56x = 3,620,946,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,946,992.82/67,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,805.03

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