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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,068, 92,553.84 and 37,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,068, 92,553.84 and 37,260 is: 51,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,068 : 92,553.84 = 37,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,068/92,553.84 = 37,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,068x = 92,553.84 × 37,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,068x = 3,448,556,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,556,078.40/67,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,418.80

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