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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,271.20, 94,214.72 and 38,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,271.20, 94,214.72 and 38,058.44 is: 52,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,271.20 : 94,214.72 = 38,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,271.20/94,214.72 = 38,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,271.20x = 94,214.72 × 38,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,271.20x = 3,585,665,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,665,268.24/68,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,520.91

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