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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,292.74, 94,244.46 and 38,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,292.74, 94,244.46 and 38,080.02 is: 52,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,292.74 : 94,244.46 = 38,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,292.74/94,244.46 = 38,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,292.74x = 94,244.46 × 38,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,292.74x = 3,588,830,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,830,921.69/68,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,550.69

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