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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,234.16, 92,785.40 and 37,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,234.16, 92,785.40 and 37,021 is: 51,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,234.16 : 92,785.40 = 37,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,234.16/92,785.40 = 37,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,234.16x = 92,785.40 × 37,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,234.16x = 3,435,008,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,008,293.40/67,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,090.22

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