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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,339, 92,930.70 and 37,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,339, 92,930.70 and 37,531 is: 51,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,339 : 92,930.70 = 37,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,339/92,930.70 = 37,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,339x = 92,930.70 × 37,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,339x = 3,487,782,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,782,101.70/67,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,794.39

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