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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,535.41, 94,578.59 and 38,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,535.41, 94,578.59 and 38,320.63 is: 52,882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,535.41 : 94,578.59 = 38,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,535.41/94,578.59 = 38,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,535.41x = 94,578.59 × 38,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,535.41x = 3,624,311,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,311,544.67/68,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,882.32

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