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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,359.56, 94,335.89 and 38,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,359.56, 94,335.89 and 38,143.13 is: 52,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,359.56 : 94,335.89 = 38,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,359.56/94,335.89 = 38,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,359.56x = 94,335.89 × 38,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,359.56x = 3,598,265,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,265,453.54/68,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,637.34

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