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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,558.14, 94,609.96 and 38,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,558.14, 94,609.96 and 38,343.34 is: 52,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,558.14 : 94,609.96 = 38,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,558.14/94,609.96 = 38,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,558.14x = 94,609.96 × 38,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,558.14x = 3,627,661,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,661,863.67/68,558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,913.66

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