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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,081, 92,573.94 and 37,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,081, 92,573.94 and 37,273 is: 51,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,081 : 92,573.94 = 37,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,081/92,573.94 = 37,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,081x = 92,573.94 × 37,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,081x = 3,450,508,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,508,465.62/67,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,437.94

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