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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,614.62, 94,687.56 and 38,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,614.62, 94,687.56 and 38,399.58 is: 52,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,614.62 : 94,687.56 = 38,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,614.62/94,687.56 = 38,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,614.62x = 94,687.56 × 38,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,614.62x = 3,635,962,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,962,535.22/68,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,991.08

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