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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,214.47, 94,135.73 and 37,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,214.47, 94,135.73 and 37,998 is: 52,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,214.47 : 94,135.73 = 37,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,214.47/94,135.73 = 37,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,214.47x = 94,135.73 × 37,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,214.47x = 3,576,969,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,969,278.55/68,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,437.11

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