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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,264.15, 94,204.97 and 38,051.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,264.15, 94,204.97 and 38,051.39 is: 52,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,264.15 : 94,204.97 = 38,051.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,264.15/94,204.97 = 38,051.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,264.15x = 94,204.97 × 38,051.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,264.15x = 3,584,629,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,629,392.13/68,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,511.16

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