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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,271.48, 94,211.64 and 38,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,271.48, 94,211.64 and 38,060.12 is: 52,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,271.48 : 94,211.64 = 38,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,271.48/94,211.64 = 38,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,271.48x = 94,211.64 × 38,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,271.48x = 3,585,706,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,706,323.80/68,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,521.29

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