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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,565.62, 94,629.32 and 38,352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,565.62, 94,629.32 and 38,352.62 is: 52,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,565.62 : 94,629.32 = 38,352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,565.62/94,629.32 = 38,352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,565.62x = 94,629.32 × 38,352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,565.62x = 3,629,282,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,282,350.82/68,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,931.52

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