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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,886.16, 93,693.96 and 38,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,886.16, 93,693.96 and 38,087.76 is: 52,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,886.16 : 93,693.96 = 38,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,886.16/93,693.96 = 38,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,886.16x = 93,693.96 × 38,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,886.16x = 3,568,593,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,593,061.93/67,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,567.31

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