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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,545, 94,605.06 and 38,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,545, 94,605.06 and 38,737 is: 53,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,545 : 94,605.06 = 38,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,545/94,605.06 = 38,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,545x = 94,605.06 × 38,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,545x = 3,664,716,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,716,209.22/68,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,464.38

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