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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,005, 92,466.95 and 37,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,005, 92,466.95 and 37,197 is: 51,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,005 : 92,466.95 = 37,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,005/92,466.95 = 37,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,005x = 92,466.95 × 37,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,005x = 3,439,492,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,492,953.17/67,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,331.88

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