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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,069, 92,555.22 and 37,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,069, 92,555.22 and 37,261 is: 51,420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,069 : 92,555.22 = 37,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,069/92,555.22 = 37,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,069x = 92,555.22 × 37,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,069x = 3,448,700,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,700,052.42/67,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,420.18

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