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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,305.65, 94,261.38 and 38,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,305.65, 94,261.38 and 38,091.35 is: 52,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,305.65 : 94,261.38 = 38,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,305.65/94,261.38 = 38,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,305.65x = 94,261.38 × 38,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,305.65x = 3,590,543,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,543,217.06/68,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,565.83

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