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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,127.59, 92,636.40 and 36,914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,127.59, 92,636.40 and 36,914.86 is: 50,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,127.59 : 92,636.40 = 36,914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,127.59/92,636.40 = 36,914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,127.59x = 92,636.40 × 36,914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,127.59x = 3,419,659,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,659,736.90/67,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,942.69

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