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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,074, 92,562.48 and 37,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,074, 92,562.48 and 37,266 is: 51,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,074 : 92,562.48 = 37,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,074/92,562.48 = 37,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,074x = 92,562.48 × 37,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,074x = 3,449,433,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,433,379.68/67,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.28

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