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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,573.85, 94,639.76 and 38,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,573.85, 94,639.76 and 38,366.82 is: 52,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,573.85 : 94,639.76 = 38,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,573.85/94,639.76 = 38,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,573.85x = 94,639.76 × 38,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,573.85x = 3,631,026,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,026,636.76/68,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,950.60

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