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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,451.96, 93,086.72 and 38,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,451.96, 93,086.72 and 38,780.92 is: 53,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,451.96 : 93,086.72 = 38,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,451.96/93,086.72 = 38,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,451.96x = 93,086.72 × 38,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,451.96x = 3,609,988,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,988,641.38/67,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,519.40

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