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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,298.20, 94,251.11 and 38,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,298.20, 94,251.11 and 38,083.89 is: 52,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,298.20 : 94,251.11 = 38,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,298.20/94,251.11 = 38,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,298.20x = 94,251.11 × 38,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,298.20x = 3,589,448,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,448,905.62/68,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,555.54

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