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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,557.14, 94,608.59 and 38,342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,557.14, 94,608.59 and 38,342.34 is: 52,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,557.14 : 94,608.59 = 38,342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,557.14/94,608.59 = 38,342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,557.14x = 94,608.59 × 38,342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,557.14x = 3,627,514,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,514,532.99/68,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,912.28

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