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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,283, 94,238.64 and 38,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,283, 94,238.64 and 38,073.24 is: 52,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,283 : 94,238.64 = 38,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,283/94,238.64 = 38,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,283x = 94,238.64 × 38,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,283x = 3,587,970,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,970,357.99/68,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,545.59

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