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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,611, 93,307.50 and 37,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,611, 93,307.50 and 37,803 is: 52,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,611 : 93,307.50 = 37,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,611/93,307.50 = 37,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,611x = 93,307.50 × 37,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,611x = 3,527,303,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,303,422.50/67,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,170.56

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