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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,927, 93,739.44 and 38,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,927, 93,739.44 and 38,119 is: 52,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,927 : 93,739.44 = 38,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,927/93,739.44 = 38,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,927x = 93,739.44 × 38,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,927x = 3,573,253,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,253,713.36/67,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,604.32

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