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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,281.99, 94,229.46 and 38,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,281.99, 94,229.46 and 38,067.84 is: 52,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,281.99 : 94,229.46 = 38,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,281.99/94,229.46 = 38,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,281.99x = 94,229.46 × 38,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,281.99x = 3,587,112,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,112,006.57/68,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,533.80

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