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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,564.62, 94,627.94 and 38,351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,564.62, 94,627.94 and 38,351.62 is: 52,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,564.62 : 94,627.94 = 38,351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,564.62/94,627.94 = 38,351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,564.62x = 94,627.94 × 38,351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,564.62x = 3,629,134,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,134,367.93/68,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,930.13

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