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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,971, 93,805.74 and 38,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,971, 93,805.74 and 38,168.76 is: 52,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,971 : 93,805.74 = 38,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,971/93,805.74 = 38,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,971x = 93,805.74 × 38,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,971x = 3,580,448,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,448,776.68/67,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,676.12

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