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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,006.44, 93,849.40 and 37,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,006.44, 93,849.40 and 37,794.59 is: 52,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,006.44 : 93,849.40 = 37,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,006.44/93,849.40 = 37,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,006.44x = 93,849.40 × 37,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,006.44x = 3,546,999,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,999,594.75/68,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,156.82

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