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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,307.44, 94,264.81 and 38,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,307.44, 94,264.81 and 38,094.71 is: 52,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,307.44 : 94,264.81 = 38,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,307.44/94,264.81 = 38,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,307.44x = 94,264.81 × 38,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,307.44x = 3,590,990,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,990,033.59/68,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.00

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