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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,558.59, 93,240.11 and 38,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,558.59, 93,240.11 and 38,877.66 is: 53,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,558.59 : 93,240.11 = 38,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,558.59/93,240.11 = 38,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,558.59x = 93,240.11 × 38,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,558.59x = 3,624,957,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,957,392.14/67,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,656.50

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