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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,160.21, 94,064.16 and 37,947.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,160.21, 94,064.16 and 37,947.49 is: 52,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,160.21 : 94,064.16 = 37,947.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,160.21/94,064.16 = 37,947.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,160.21x = 94,064.16 × 37,947.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,160.21x = 3,569,498,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,498,571.37/68,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,369.24

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