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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,588.42, 94,651.52 and 38,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,588.42, 94,651.52 and 38,373.62 is: 52,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,588.42 : 94,651.52 = 38,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,588.42/94,651.52 = 38,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,588.42x = 94,651.52 × 38,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,588.42x = 3,632,121,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,121,460.90/68,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,955.32

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