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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,376.88, 94,359.78 and 38,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,376.88, 94,359.78 and 38,161.84 is: 52,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,376.88 : 94,359.78 = 38,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,376.88/94,359.78 = 38,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,376.88x = 94,359.78 × 38,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,376.88x = 3,600,942,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,942,826.80/68,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,663.16

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