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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,309.07, 94,266.93 and 38,096.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,309.07, 94,266.93 and 38,096.31 is: 52,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,309.07 : 94,266.93 = 38,096.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,309.07/94,266.93 = 38,096.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,309.07x = 94,266.93 × 38,096.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,309.07x = 3,591,222,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,222,188.03/68,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,573.14

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