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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,562.61, 94,614.51 and 38,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,562.61, 94,614.51 and 38,347.99 is: 52,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,562.61 : 94,614.51 = 38,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,562.61/94,614.51 = 38,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,562.61x = 94,614.51 × 38,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,562.61x = 3,628,276,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,276,283.33/68,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,919.17

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