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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,554.42, 94,583.57 and 38,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,554.42, 94,583.57 and 38,335.66 is: 52,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,554.42 : 94,583.57 = 38,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,554.42/94,583.57 = 38,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,554.42x = 94,583.57 × 38,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,554.42x = 3,625,923,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,923,581.11/68,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,891.17

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