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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,266.22, 94,207.80 and 38,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,266.22, 94,207.80 and 38,053.46 is: 52,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,266.22 : 94,207.80 = 38,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,266.22/94,207.80 = 38,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,266.22x = 94,207.80 × 38,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,266.22x = 3,584,932,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,932,277.95/68,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,514.00

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