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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,779.61, 94,920.41 and 38,566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,779.61, 94,920.41 and 38,566.87 is: 53,224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,779.61 : 94,920.41 = 38,566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,779.61/94,920.41 = 38,566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,779.61x = 94,920.41 × 38,566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,779.61x = 3,660,782,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,782,682.68/68,779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,224.82

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