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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,217, 92,759.46 and 37,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,217, 92,759.46 and 37,416.04 is: 51,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,217 : 92,759.46 = 37,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,217/92,759.46 = 37,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,217x = 92,759.46 × 37,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,217x = 3,470,691,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,691,665.74/67,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,634.14

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