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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,293.14, 94,244.88 and 38,079.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,293.14, 94,244.88 and 38,079.74 is: 52,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,293.14 : 94,244.88 = 38,079.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,293.14/94,244.88 = 38,079.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,293.14x = 94,244.88 × 38,079.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,293.14x = 3,588,820,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,820,375.01/68,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,550.23

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