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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,312.32, 94,270.82 and 38,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,312.32, 94,270.82 and 38,097.68 is: 52,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,312.32 : 94,270.82 = 38,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,312.32/94,270.82 = 38,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,312.32x = 94,270.82 × 38,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,312.32x = 3,591,499,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,499,533.70/68,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,574.70

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