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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,171.28, 94,076.16 and 37,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,171.28, 94,076.16 and 37,955.82 is: 52,378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,171.28 : 94,076.16 = 37,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,171.28/94,076.16 = 37,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,171.28x = 94,076.16 × 37,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,171.28x = 3,570,737,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,737,795.25/68,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,378.92

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