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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,524.54, 94,565.94 and 38,311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,524.54, 94,565.94 and 38,311.13 is: 52,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,524.54 : 94,565.94 = 38,311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,524.54/94,565.94 = 38,311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,524.54x = 94,565.94 × 38,311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,524.54x = 3,622,928,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,928,020.91/68,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,870.52

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