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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,283.90, 94,238.79 and 38,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,283.90, 94,238.79 and 38,074.14 is: 52,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,283.90 : 94,238.79 = 38,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,283.90/94,238.79 = 38,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,283.90x = 94,238.79 × 38,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,283.90x = 3,588,060,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,060,883.89/68,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,546.22

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