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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,960.14, 93,792.45 and 38,891.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,960.14, 93,792.45 and 38,891.21 is: 53,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,960.14 : 93,792.45 = 38,891.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,960.14/93,792.45 = 38,891.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,960.14x = 93,792.45 × 38,891.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,960.14x = 3,647,701,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,701,400.40/67,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,674.13

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