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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,290.08, 94,228.27 and 38,073.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,290.08, 94,228.27 and 38,073.03 is: 52,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,290.08 : 94,228.27 = 38,073.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,290.08/94,228.27 = 38,073.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,290.08x = 94,228.27 × 38,073.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,290.08x = 3,587,555,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,555,750.56/68,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,534.07

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