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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,293.65, 94,238.35 and 38,076.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,293.65, 94,238.35 and 38,076.13 is: 52,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,293.65 : 94,238.35 = 38,076.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,293.65/94,238.35 = 38,076.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,293.65x = 94,238.35 × 38,076.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,293.65x = 3,588,231,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,231,665.59/68,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,541.22

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