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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,297.46, 94,250.08 and 38,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,297.46, 94,250.08 and 38,083.14 is: 52,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,297.46 : 94,250.08 = 38,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,297.46/94,250.08 = 38,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,297.46x = 94,250.08 × 38,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,297.46x = 3,589,338,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,338,991.65/68,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,554.50

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