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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,573.62, 94,640.36 and 38,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,573.62, 94,640.36 and 38,360.62 is: 52,942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,573.62 : 94,640.36 = 38,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,573.62/94,640.36 = 38,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,573.62x = 94,640.36 × 38,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,573.62x = 3,630,462,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,462,886.62/68,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,942.56

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