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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,438.69, 93,051.50 and 38,752.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,438.69, 93,051.50 and 38,752.81 is: 53,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,438.69 : 93,051.50 = 38,752.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,438.69/93,051.50 = 38,752.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,438.69x = 93,051.50 × 38,752.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,438.69x = 3,606,007,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,007,099.72/67,438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,470.89

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