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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,609.64, 94,682.34 and 38,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,609.64, 94,682.34 and 38,396.52 is: 52,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,609.64 : 94,682.34 = 38,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,609.64/94,682.34 = 38,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,609.64x = 94,682.34 × 38,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,609.64x = 3,635,472,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,472,361.46/68,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,987.78

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