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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,275.65, 94,227.39 and 38,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,275.65, 94,227.39 and 38,065.89 is: 52,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,275.65 : 94,227.39 = 38,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,275.65/94,227.39 = 38,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,275.65x = 94,227.39 × 38,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,275.65x = 3,586,849,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,849,462.73/68,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,534.83

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