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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,570.62, 94,636.22 and 38,357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,570.62, 94,636.22 and 38,357.62 is: 52,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,570.62 : 94,636.22 = 38,357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,570.62/94,636.22 = 38,357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,570.62x = 94,636.22 × 38,357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,570.62x = 3,630,020,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,020,165.00/68,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,938.42

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