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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,861.68, 93,649.14 and 38,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,861.68, 93,649.14 and 38,053.68 is: 52,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,861.68 : 93,649.14 = 38,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,861.68/93,649.14 = 38,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,861.68x = 93,649.14 × 38,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,861.68x = 3,563,694,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,694,405.84/67,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,514.09

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