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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,289.34, 92,858.88 and 37,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,289.34, 92,858.88 and 37,074 is: 51,161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,289.34 : 92,858.88 = 37,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,289.34/92,858.88 = 37,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,289.34x = 92,858.88 × 37,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,289.34x = 3,442,650,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,650,117.12/67,289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,161.89

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