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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,518, 93,174.84 and 37,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,518, 93,174.84 and 37,710 is: 52,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,518 : 93,174.84 = 37,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,518/93,174.84 = 37,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,518x = 93,174.84 × 37,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,518x = 3,513,623,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,623,216.40/67,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,039.80

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