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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,268.70, 94,211.27 and 38,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,268.70, 94,211.27 and 38,055.97 is: 52,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,268.70 : 94,211.27 = 38,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,268.70/94,211.27 = 38,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,268.70x = 94,211.27 × 38,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,268.70x = 3,585,301,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,301,264.78/68,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,517.50

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