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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,171, 92,696.52 and 37,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,171, 92,696.52 and 37,363 is: 51,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,171 : 92,696.52 = 37,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,171/92,696.52 = 37,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,171x = 92,696.52 × 37,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,171x = 3,463,420,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,420,076.76/67,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,561.24

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