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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,427.79, 93,047.19 and 38,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,427.79, 93,047.19 and 38,727.27 is: 53,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,427.79 : 93,047.19 = 38,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,427.79/93,047.19 = 38,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,427.79x = 93,047.19 × 38,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,427.79x = 3,603,463,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,463,649.87/67,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,441.82

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