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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,563.56, 94,616.46 and 38,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,563.56, 94,616.46 and 38,755.56 is: 53,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,563.56 : 94,616.46 = 38,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,563.56/94,616.46 = 38,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,563.56x = 94,616.46 × 38,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,563.56x = 3,666,913,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,913,892.52/68,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,481.96

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