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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,529.76, 93,176.10 and 38,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,529.76, 93,176.10 and 38,847.66 is: 53,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,529.76 : 93,176.10 = 38,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,529.76/93,176.10 = 38,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,529.76x = 93,176.10 × 38,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,529.76x = 3,619,673,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,673,452.93/67,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,601.16

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