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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,160.59, 94,051.94 and 37,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,160.59, 94,051.94 and 37,941.72 is: 52,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,160.59 : 94,051.94 = 37,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,160.59/94,051.94 = 37,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,160.59x = 94,051.94 × 37,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,160.59x = 3,568,491,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,491,830.53/68,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,354.18

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