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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,215.47, 94,137.10 and 37,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,215.47, 94,137.10 and 37,999 is: 52,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,215.47 : 94,137.10 = 37,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,215.47/94,137.10 = 37,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,215.47x = 94,137.10 × 37,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,215.47x = 3,577,115,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,115,662.90/68,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,438.48

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