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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,438, 94,444.44 and 38,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,438, 94,444.44 and 38,630 is: 53,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,438 : 94,444.44 = 38,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,438/94,444.44 = 38,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,438x = 94,444.44 × 38,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,438x = 3,648,388,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,388,717.20/68,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,309.40

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