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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,764, 93,514.32 and 37,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,764, 93,514.32 and 37,956 is: 52,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,764 : 93,514.32 = 37,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,764/93,514.32 = 37,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,764x = 93,514.32 × 37,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,764x = 3,549,429,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,429,529.92/67,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,379.28

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