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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,308.69, 94,266.53 and 38,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,308.69, 94,266.53 and 38,095.96 is: 52,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,308.69 : 94,266.53 = 38,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,308.69/94,266.53 = 38,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,308.69x = 94,266.53 × 38,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,308.69x = 3,591,173,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,173,956.22/68,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,572.72

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