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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,073, 92,563.62 and 37,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,073, 92,563.62 and 37,265 is: 51,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,073 : 92,563.62 = 37,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,073/92,563.62 = 37,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,073x = 92,563.62 × 37,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,073x = 3,449,383,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,383,299.30/67,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.30

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