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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,307.83, 94,265.21 and 38,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,307.83, 94,265.21 and 38,095.06 is: 52,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,307.83 : 94,265.21 = 38,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,307.83/94,265.21 = 38,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,307.83x = 94,265.21 × 38,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,307.83x = 3,591,038,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,038,830.86/68,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.41

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