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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,629.62, 93,335.90 and 38,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,629.62, 93,335.90 and 38,950.31 is: 53,755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,629.62 : 93,335.90 = 38,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,629.62/93,335.90 = 38,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,629.62x = 93,335.90 × 38,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,629.62x = 3,635,461,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,461,577.70/67,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,755.46

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