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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,526.54, 94,568.70 and 38,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,526.54, 94,568.70 and 38,313.12 is: 52,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,526.54 : 94,568.70 = 38,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,526.54/94,568.70 = 38,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,526.54x = 94,568.70 × 38,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,526.54x = 3,623,221,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,221,951.34/68,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,873.27

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