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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,359.59, 92,962.50 and 38,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,359.59, 92,962.50 and 38,683.24 is: 53,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,359.59 : 92,962.50 = 38,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,359.59/92,962.50 = 38,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,359.59x = 92,962.50 × 38,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,359.59x = 3,596,090,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,090,321.03/67,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,386.46

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