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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,355.54, 94,337.94 and 38,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,355.54, 94,337.94 and 38,151.36 is: 52,652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,355.54 : 94,337.94 = 38,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,355.54/94,337.94 = 38,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,355.54x = 94,337.94 × 38,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,355.54x = 3,599,120,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,120,710.60/68,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,652.95

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