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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,759.91, 94,886.96 and 38,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,759.91, 94,886.96 and 38,132.82 is: 52,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,759.91 : 94,886.96 = 38,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,759.91/94,886.96 = 38,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,759.91x = 94,886.96 × 38,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,759.91x = 3,618,307,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,307,175.36/68,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,622.34

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