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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,014.13, 93,859.49 and 38,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,014.13, 93,859.49 and 38,206.13 is: 52,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,014.13 : 93,859.49 = 38,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,014.13/93,859.49 = 38,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,014.13x = 93,859.49 × 38,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,014.13x = 3,586,007,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,007,502.89/68,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,724.45

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