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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,639.94, 94,725.09 and 38,425.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,639.94, 94,725.09 and 38,425.09 is: 53,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,639.94 : 94,725.09 = 38,425.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,639.94/94,725.09 = 38,425.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,639.94x = 94,725.09 × 38,425.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,639.94x = 3,639,820,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,820,108.51/68,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,027.73

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