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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,312.66, 94,271.99 and 38,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,312.66, 94,271.99 and 38,099.93 is: 52,578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,312.66 : 94,271.99 = 38,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,312.66/94,271.99 = 38,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,312.66x = 94,271.99 × 38,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,312.66x = 3,591,755,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,755,558.10/68,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,578.19

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