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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,265.47, 94,206.77 and 38,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,265.47, 94,206.77 and 38,052.71 is: 52,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,265.47 : 94,206.77 = 38,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,265.47/94,206.77 = 38,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,265.47x = 94,206.77 × 38,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,265.47x = 3,584,822,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,822,237.55/68,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.97

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