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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,650.61, 94,733.35 and 38,435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,650.61, 94,733.35 and 38,435.65 is: 53,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,650.61 : 94,733.35 = 38,435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,650.61/94,733.35 = 38,435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,650.61x = 94,733.35 × 38,435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,650.61x = 3,641,137,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,137,551.01/68,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,038.68

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