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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,193.65, 94,106.97 and 37,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,193.65, 94,106.97 and 37,979.33 is: 52,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,193.65 : 94,106.97 = 37,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,193.65/94,106.97 = 37,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,193.65x = 94,106.97 × 37,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,193.65x = 3,574,119,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,119,668.93/68,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,411.33

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