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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,312.22, 94,270.41 and 38,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,312.22, 94,270.41 and 38,097.90 is: 52,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,312.22 : 94,270.41 = 38,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,312.22/94,270.41 = 38,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,312.22x = 94,270.41 × 38,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,312.22x = 3,591,504,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,504,653.14/68,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,574.85

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