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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,281.64, 94,221.06 and 38,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,281.64, 94,221.06 and 38,064.68 is: 52,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,281.64 : 94,221.06 = 38,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,281.64/94,221.06 = 38,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,281.64x = 94,221.06 × 38,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,281.64x = 3,586,494,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,494,498.16/68,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,525.02

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