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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,264.28, 94,205.13 and 38,051.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,264.28, 94,205.13 and 38,051.51 is: 52,511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,264.28 : 94,205.13 = 38,051.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,264.28/94,205.13 = 38,051.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,264.28x = 94,205.13 × 38,051.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,264.28x = 3,584,647,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,647,446.25/68,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,511.32

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