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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,822.76, 93,590.34 and 38,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,822.76, 93,590.34 and 38,009 is: 52,449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,822.76 : 93,590.34 = 38,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,822.76/93,590.34 = 38,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,822.76x = 93,590.34 × 38,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,822.76x = 3,557,275,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,275,233.06/67,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,449.58

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