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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,520.71, 94,562.97 and 38,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,520.71, 94,562.97 and 38,306.16 is: 52,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,520.71 : 94,562.97 = 38,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,520.71/94,562.97 = 38,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,520.71x = 94,562.97 × 38,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,520.71x = 3,622,344,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,344,258.90/68,520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,864.96

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