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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,393.69, 94,388.04 and 38,184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,393.69, 94,388.04 and 38,184.95 is: 52,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,393.69 : 94,388.04 = 38,184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,393.69/94,388.04 = 38,184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,393.69x = 94,388.04 × 38,184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,393.69x = 3,604,202,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,202,116.06/68,393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,697.88

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