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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,307.69, 94,265.15 and 38,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,307.69, 94,265.15 and 38,094.96 is: 52,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,307.69 : 94,265.15 = 38,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,307.69/94,265.15 = 38,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,307.69x = 94,265.15 × 38,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,307.69x = 3,591,026,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,026,742.56/68,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.34

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