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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,112.71, 93,996 and 37,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,112.71, 93,996 and 37,899.30 is: 52,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,112.71 : 93,996 = 37,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,112.71/93,996 = 37,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,112.71x = 93,996 × 37,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,112.71x = 3,562,382,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,382,955.29/68,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,301.30

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