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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,689.54, 94,790.46 and 38,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,689.54, 94,790.46 and 38,474.76 is: 53,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,689.54 : 94,790.46 = 38,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,689.54/94,790.46 = 38,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,689.54x = 94,790.46 × 38,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,689.54x = 3,647,040,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,040,198.79/68,689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,094.55

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