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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,313.34, 94,272.50 and 37,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,313.34, 94,272.50 and 37,685.74 is: 52,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,313.34 : 94,272.50 = 37,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,313.34/94,272.50 = 37,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,313.34x = 94,272.50 × 37,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,313.34x = 3,552,728,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,728,924.15/68,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,006.37

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