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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,189.58, 94,094.88 and 37,977.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,189.58, 94,094.88 and 37,977.71 is: 52,405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,189.58 : 94,094.88 = 37,977.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,189.58/94,094.88 = 37,977.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,189.58x = 94,094.88 × 37,977.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,189.58x = 3,573,508,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,508,034.92/68,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,405.49

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