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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,372.64, 94,358.98 and 38,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,372.64, 94,358.98 and 38,163.86 is: 52,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,372.64 : 94,358.98 = 38,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,372.64/94,358.98 = 38,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,372.64x = 94,358.98 × 38,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,372.64x = 3,601,102,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,102,902.46/68,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,668.77

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