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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,573.62, 94,627.15 and 38,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,573.62, 94,627.15 and 38,353.71 is: 52,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,573.62 : 94,627.15 = 38,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,573.62/94,627.15 = 38,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,573.62x = 94,627.15 × 38,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,573.62x = 3,629,302,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,302,173.34/68,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,925.63

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