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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,588.17, 94,655.36 and 38,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,588.17, 94,655.36 and 38,371.69 is: 52,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,588.17 : 94,655.36 = 38,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,588.17/94,655.36 = 38,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,588.17x = 94,655.36 × 38,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,588.17x = 3,632,086,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,086,130.76/68,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,954.99

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