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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,309.95, 94,267.55 and 38,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,309.95, 94,267.55 and 38,095.31 is: 52,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,309.95 : 94,267.55 = 38,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,309.95/94,267.55 = 38,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,309.95x = 94,267.55 × 38,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,309.95x = 3,591,150,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,150,878.38/68,309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.42

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