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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,806, 93,572.64 and 37,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,806, 93,572.64 and 37,998 is: 52,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,806 : 93,572.64 = 37,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,806/93,572.64 = 37,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,806x = 93,572.64 × 37,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,806x = 3,555,573,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,573,174.72/67,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,437.44

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