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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,292.65, 94,236.96 and 38,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,292.65, 94,236.96 and 38,075.14 is: 52,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,292.65 : 94,236.96 = 38,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,292.65/94,236.96 = 38,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,292.65x = 94,236.96 × 38,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,292.65x = 3,588,084,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,084,973.99/68,292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,539.84

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