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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,298.71, 94,251.81 and 38,084.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,298.71, 94,251.81 and 38,084.39 is: 52,556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,298.71 : 94,251.81 = 38,084.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,298.71/94,251.81 = 38,084.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,298.71x = 94,251.81 × 38,084.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,298.71x = 3,589,522,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,522,218.99/68,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,556.23

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