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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,512.19, 94,544.84 and 38,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,512.19, 94,544.84 and 38,297.57 is: 52,849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,512.19 : 94,544.84 = 38,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,512.19/94,544.84 = 38,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,512.19x = 94,544.84 × 38,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,512.19x = 3,620,837,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,837,436.55/68,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,849.54

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