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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,311.06, 94,269.78 and 38,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,311.06, 94,269.78 and 38,098.36 is: 52,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,311.06 : 94,269.78 = 38,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,311.06/94,269.78 = 38,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,311.06x = 94,269.78 × 38,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,311.06x = 3,591,524,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,524,015.56/68,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,576.03

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