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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,309.20, 94,266.51 and 38,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,309.20, 94,266.51 and 38,094.56 is: 52,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,309.20 : 94,266.51 = 38,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,309.20/94,266.51 = 38,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,309.20x = 94,266.51 × 38,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,309.20x = 3,591,040,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,040,749.85/68,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,570.38

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