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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,573.27, 94,638.96 and 38,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,573.27, 94,638.96 and 38,366.24 is: 52,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,573.27 : 94,638.96 = 38,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,573.27/94,638.96 = 38,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,573.27x = 94,638.96 × 38,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,573.27x = 3,630,940,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,940,579.52/68,573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,949.79

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