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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,263.65, 94,204.27 and 38,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,263.65, 94,204.27 and 38,050.89 is: 52,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,263.65 : 94,204.27 = 38,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,263.65/94,204.27 = 38,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,263.65x = 94,204.27 × 38,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,263.65x = 3,584,556,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,556,315.30/68,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.47

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