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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,644.98, 93,343.86 and 38,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,644.98, 93,343.86 and 38,957 is: 53,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,644.98 : 93,343.86 = 38,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,644.98/93,343.86 = 38,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,644.98x = 93,343.86 × 38,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,644.98x = 3,636,396,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,396,754.02/67,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,757.08

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