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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,651.61, 94,734.73 and 38,436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,651.61, 94,734.73 and 38,436.65 is: 53,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,651.61 : 94,734.73 = 38,436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,651.61/94,734.73 = 38,436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,651.61x = 94,734.73 × 38,436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,651.61x = 3,641,285,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,285,659.85/68,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,040.06

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