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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,269.45, 94,212.29 and 38,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,269.45, 94,212.29 and 38,056.69 is: 52,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,269.45 : 94,212.29 = 38,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,269.45/94,212.29 = 38,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,269.45x = 94,212.29 × 38,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,269.45x = 3,585,407,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,407,724.44/68,269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,518.48

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