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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,437.60, 93,049.99 and 38,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,437.60, 93,049.99 and 38,751.72 is: 53,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,437.60 : 93,049.99 = 38,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,437.60/93,049.99 = 38,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,437.60x = 93,049.99 × 38,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,437.60x = 3,605,847,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,847,158.48/67,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,469.39

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