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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,308.59, 94,266.45 and 37,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,308.59, 94,266.45 and 37,682.85 is: 52,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,308.59 : 94,266.45 = 37,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,308.59/94,266.45 = 37,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,308.59x = 94,266.45 × 37,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,308.59x = 3,552,228,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,228,495.38/68,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,002.67

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