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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,541.89, 94,587.27 and 38,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,541.89, 94,587.27 and 38,327.27 is: 52,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,541.89 : 94,587.27 = 38,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,541.89/94,587.27 = 38,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,541.89x = 94,587.27 × 38,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,541.89x = 3,625,271,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,271,789.48/68,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,891.33

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