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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,448.72, 94,459.38 and 38,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,448.72, 94,459.38 and 38,640.72 is: 53,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,448.72 : 94,459.38 = 38,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,448.72/94,459.38 = 38,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,448.72x = 94,459.38 × 38,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,448.72x = 3,649,978,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,978,453.95/68,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,324.28

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