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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,314.70, 94,274.82 and 38,101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,314.70, 94,274.82 and 38,101.94 is: 52,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,314.70 : 94,274.82 = 38,101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,314.70/94,274.82 = 38,101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,314.70x = 94,274.82 × 38,101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,314.70x = 3,592,053,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,053,535.15/68,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,580.98

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