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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,353, 94,332.90 and 38,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,353, 94,332.90 and 38,550.76 is: 53,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,353 : 94,332.90 = 38,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,353/94,332.90 = 38,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,353x = 94,332.90 × 38,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,353x = 3,636,604,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,604,988.00/68,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,203.30

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