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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,182.23, 92,713.68 and 36,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,182.23, 92,713.68 and 36,969.74 is: 51,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,182.23 : 92,713.68 = 36,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,182.23/92,713.68 = 36,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,182.23x = 92,713.68 × 36,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,182.23x = 3,427,600,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,600,528.15/67,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,019.45

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