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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,567, 93,237.99 and 38,882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,567, 93,237.99 and 38,882.02 is: 53,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,567 : 93,237.99 = 38,882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,567/93,237.99 = 38,882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,567x = 93,237.99 × 38,882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,567x = 3,625,281,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,281,391.94/67,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,654.62

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