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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,689, 93,410.82 and 37,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,689, 93,410.82 and 37,881 is: 52,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,689 : 93,410.82 = 37,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,689/93,410.82 = 37,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,689x = 93,410.82 × 37,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,689x = 3,538,495,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,495,272.42/67,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,275.78

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