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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,311.83, 94,270.15 and 38,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,311.83, 94,270.15 and 38,097.19 is: 52,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,311.83 : 94,270.15 = 38,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,311.83/94,270.15 = 38,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,311.83x = 94,270.15 × 38,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,311.83x = 3,591,427,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,427,815.88/68,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,574.02

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