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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,371.87, 92,977.43 and 38,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,371.87, 92,977.43 and 38,700.51 is: 53,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,371.87 : 92,977.43 = 38,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,371.87/92,977.43 = 38,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,371.87x = 92,977.43 × 38,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,371.87x = 3,598,273,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,273,959.49/67,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,409.14

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