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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,365.64, 94,344.40 and 38,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,365.64, 94,344.40 and 38,150.64 is: 52,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,365.64 : 94,344.40 = 38,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,365.64/94,344.40 = 38,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,365.64x = 94,344.40 × 38,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,365.64x = 3,599,299,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,299,049.66/68,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,647.78

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