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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,396.55, 94,388.72 and 37,769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,396.55, 94,388.72 and 37,769.55 is: 52,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,396.55 : 94,388.72 = 37,769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,396.55/94,388.72 = 37,769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,396.55x = 94,388.72 × 37,769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,396.55x = 3,565,019,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,019,290.63/68,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,122.79

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