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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,314.06, 94,273.92 and 38,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,314.06, 94,273.92 and 38,101.36 is: 52,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,314.06 : 94,273.92 = 38,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,314.06/94,273.92 = 38,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,314.06x = 94,273.92 × 38,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,314.06x = 3,591,964,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,964,564.53/68,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,580.17

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