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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,158.59, 94,062.45 and 37,946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,158.59, 94,062.45 and 37,946.55 is: 52,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,158.59 : 94,062.45 = 37,946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,158.59/94,062.45 = 37,946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,158.59x = 94,062.45 × 37,946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,158.59x = 3,569,345,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,345,462.05/68,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,368.24

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