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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,262.06, 94,202.12 and 38,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,262.06, 94,202.12 and 38,049.33 is: 52,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,262.06 : 94,202.12 = 38,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,262.06/94,202.12 = 38,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,262.06x = 94,202.12 × 38,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,262.06x = 3,584,327,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,327,550.58/68,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,508.34

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