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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,272.97, 94,217.11 and 38,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,272.97, 94,217.11 and 38,060.21 is: 52,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,272.97 : 94,217.11 = 38,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,272.97/94,217.11 = 38,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,272.97x = 94,217.11 × 38,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,272.97x = 3,585,922,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,922,856.52/68,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,523.32

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