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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,310.08, 94,267.72 and 38,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,310.08, 94,267.72 and 38,095.44 is: 52,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,310.08 : 94,267.72 = 38,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,310.08/94,267.72 = 38,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,310.08x = 94,267.72 × 38,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,310.08x = 3,591,170,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,170,271.20/68,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.60

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