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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,305.15, 94,260.70 and 38,090.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,305.15, 94,260.70 and 38,090.85 is: 52,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,305.15 : 94,260.70 = 38,090.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,305.15/94,260.70 = 38,090.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,305.15x = 94,260.70 × 38,090.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,305.15x = 3,590,470,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,470,184.60/68,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,565.15

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