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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,272.74, 94,216.78 and 38,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,272.74, 94,216.78 and 38,059.98 is: 52,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,272.74 : 94,216.78 = 38,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,272.74/94,216.78 = 38,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,272.74x = 94,216.78 × 38,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,272.74x = 3,585,888,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,888,762.46/68,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,522.99

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