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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,296.66, 94,242.48 and 38,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,296.66, 94,242.48 and 38,079.14 is: 52,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,296.66 : 94,242.48 = 38,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,296.66/94,242.48 = 38,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,296.66x = 94,242.48 × 38,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,296.66x = 3,588,672,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,672,589.87/68,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,545.36

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