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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,084.61, 93,955.40 and 37,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,084.61, 93,955.40 and 37,869.28 is: 52,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,084.61 : 93,955.40 = 37,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,084.61/93,955.40 = 37,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,084.61x = 93,955.40 × 37,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,084.61x = 3,558,023,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,023,209.90/68,084.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,258.85

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