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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,261.64, 94,206.54 and 38,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,261.64, 94,206.54 and 38,056.74 is: 52,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,261.64 : 94,206.54 = 38,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,261.64/94,206.54 = 38,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,261.64x = 94,206.54 × 38,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,261.64x = 3,585,193,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,193,799.08/68,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,521.35

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