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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,273.64, 94,210.02 and 38,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,273.64, 94,210.02 and 38,056.68 is: 52,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,273.64 : 94,210.02 = 38,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,273.64/94,210.02 = 38,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,273.64x = 94,210.02 × 38,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,273.64x = 3,585,320,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,320,583.93/68,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,513.98

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