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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,308.06, 94,265.67 and 38,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,308.06, 94,265.67 and 38,095.33 is: 52,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,308.06 : 94,265.67 = 38,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,308.06/94,265.67 = 38,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,308.06x = 94,265.67 × 38,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,308.06x = 3,591,081,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,081,806.32/68,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.86

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