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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,310.83, 94,268.77 and 38,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,310.83, 94,268.77 and 38,096.19 is: 52,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,310.83 : 94,268.77 = 38,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,310.83/94,268.77 = 38,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,310.83x = 94,268.77 × 38,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,310.83x = 3,591,280,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,280,972.99/68,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,572.64

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