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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,825.69, 94,986.65 and 38,619.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,825.69, 94,986.65 and 38,619.17 is: 53,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,825.69 : 94,986.65 = 38,619.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,825.69/94,986.65 = 38,619.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,825.69x = 94,986.65 × 38,619.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,825.69x = 3,668,305,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,305,584.08/68,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,298.49

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