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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,374, 92,974.86 and 37,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,374, 92,974.86 and 37,162.14 is: 51,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,374 : 92,974.86 = 37,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,374/92,974.86 = 37,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,374x = 92,974.86 × 37,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,374x = 3,455,144,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,144,763.80/67,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,283.06

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