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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,264.65, 94,205.65 and 38,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,264.65, 94,205.65 and 38,051.89 is: 52,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,264.65 : 94,205.65 = 38,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,264.65/94,205.65 = 38,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,264.65x = 94,205.65 × 38,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,264.65x = 3,584,703,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,703,031.18/68,264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,511.85

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