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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,306.70, 94,263.78 and 38,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,306.70, 94,263.78 and 38,093.94 is: 52,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,306.70 : 94,263.78 = 38,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,306.70/94,263.78 = 38,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,306.70x = 94,263.78 × 38,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,306.70x = 3,590,878,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,878,779.49/68,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,569.94

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