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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,297.20, 94,249.73 and 38,082.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,297.20, 94,249.73 and 38,082.89 is: 52,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,297.20 : 94,249.73 = 38,082.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,297.20/94,249.73 = 38,082.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,297.20x = 94,249.73 × 38,082.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,297.20x = 3,589,302,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,302,430.95/68,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,554.17

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