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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,907, 93,718.86 and 38,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,907, 93,718.86 and 38,099 is: 52,580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,907 : 93,718.86 = 38,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,907/93,718.86 = 38,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,907x = 93,718.86 × 38,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,907x = 3,570,594,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,594,847.14/67,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,580.66

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