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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,309.83, 94,267.39 and 38,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,309.83, 94,267.39 and 38,095.19 is: 52,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,309.83 : 94,267.39 = 38,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,309.83/94,267.39 = 38,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,309.83x = 94,267.39 × 38,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,309.83x = 3,591,134,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,134,146.70/68,309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.26

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