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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,271.64, 94,214.60 and 38,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,271.64, 94,214.60 and 38,056.60 is: 52,517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,271.64 : 94,214.60 = 38,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,271.64/94,214.60 = 38,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,271.64x = 94,214.60 × 38,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,271.64x = 3,585,487,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,487,346.36/68,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,517.96

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