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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,588.76, 94,644.36 and 38,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,588.76, 94,644.36 and 38,375.76 is: 52,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,588.76 : 94,644.36 = 38,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,588.76/94,644.36 = 38,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,588.76x = 94,644.36 × 38,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,588.76x = 3,632,049,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,049,244.71/68,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,954.00

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