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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,314.82, 94,272.14 and 37,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,314.82, 94,272.14 and 37,689.14 is: 52,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,314.82 : 94,272.14 = 37,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,314.82/94,272.14 = 37,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,314.82x = 94,272.14 × 37,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,314.82x = 3,553,035,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,035,222.75/68,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,009.73

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