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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,279.50, 92,845.71 and 37,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,279.50, 92,845.71 and 37,471.50 is: 51,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,279.50 : 92,845.71 = 37,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,279.50/92,845.71 = 37,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,279.50x = 92,845.71 × 37,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,279.50x = 3,479,068,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,068,022.27/67,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,710.67

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