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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,551.57, 93,215.10 and 38,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,551.57, 93,215.10 and 38,863.62 is: 53,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,551.57 : 93,215.10 = 38,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,551.57/93,215.10 = 38,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,551.57x = 93,215.10 × 38,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,551.57x = 3,622,676,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,676,224.66/67,551.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,628.31

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