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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,366.70, 94,346.21 and 38,153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,366.70, 94,346.21 and 38,153.81 is: 52,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,366.70 : 94,346.21 = 38,153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,366.70/94,346.21 = 38,153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,366.70x = 94,346.21 × 38,153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,366.70x = 3,599,667,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,667,701.81/68,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,652.35

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