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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,294.14, 94,246.26 and 38,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,294.14, 94,246.26 and 38,080.74 is: 52,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,294.14 : 94,246.26 = 38,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,294.14/94,246.26 = 38,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,294.14x = 94,246.26 × 38,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,294.14x = 3,588,967,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,967,323.03/68,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,551.61

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