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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,411.59, 94,407.73 and 38,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,411.59, 94,407.73 and 38,196.64 is: 52,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,411.59 : 94,407.73 = 38,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,411.59/94,407.73 = 38,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,411.59x = 94,407.73 × 38,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,411.59x = 3,606,058,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,058,076.03/68,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,711.22

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