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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,652.38, 94,741.72 and 38,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,652.38, 94,741.72 and 38,844.38 is: 53,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,652.38 : 94,741.72 = 38,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,652.38/94,741.72 = 38,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,652.38x = 94,741.72 × 38,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,652.38x = 3,680,182,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,182,802.71/68,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,606.05

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