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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,308.65, 94,261.86 and 38,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,308.65, 94,261.86 and 38,095.98 is: 52,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,308.65 : 94,261.86 = 38,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,308.65/94,261.86 = 38,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,308.65x = 94,261.86 × 38,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,308.65x = 3,590,997,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,997,933.32/68,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,570.18

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