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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,293.58, 94,233.11 and 38,076.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,293.58, 94,233.11 and 38,076.53 is: 52,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,293.58 : 94,233.11 = 38,076.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,293.58/94,233.11 = 38,076.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,293.58x = 94,233.11 × 38,076.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,293.58x = 3,588,069,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,069,178.36/68,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,538.90

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