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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,558.52, 93,240.03 and 38,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,558.52, 93,240.03 and 38,877.59 is: 53,656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,558.52 : 93,240.03 = 38,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,558.52/93,240.03 = 38,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,558.52x = 93,240.03 × 38,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,558.52x = 3,624,947,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,947,891.03/67,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,656.41

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