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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,546.76, 94,593.88 and 38,331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,546.76, 94,593.88 and 38,331.73 is: 52,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,546.76 : 94,593.88 = 38,331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,546.76/94,593.88 = 38,331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,546.76x = 94,593.88 × 38,331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,546.76x = 3,625,947,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,947,018.35/68,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.43

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