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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,211.14, 94,118.87 and 37,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,211.14, 94,118.87 and 37,995.71 is: 52,427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,211.14 : 94,118.87 = 37,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,211.14/94,118.87 = 37,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,211.14x = 94,118.87 × 37,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,211.14x = 3,576,112,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,112,914.44/68,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,427.11

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