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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,438.81, 93,079.16 and 38,778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,438.81, 93,079.16 and 38,778.51 is: 53,522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,438.81 : 93,079.16 = 38,778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,438.81/93,079.16 = 38,778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,438.81x = 93,079.16 × 38,778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,438.81x = 3,609,471,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,471,437.43/67,438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,522.17

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