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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,128.72, 94,030.68 and 38,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,128.72, 94,030.68 and 38,320.72 is: 52,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,128.72 : 94,030.68 = 38,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,128.72/94,030.68 = 38,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,128.72x = 94,030.68 × 38,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,128.72x = 3,603,323,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,323,359.69/68,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,889.93

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