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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,315.67, 94,276.14 and 38,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,315.67, 94,276.14 and 38,102.94 is: 52,582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,315.67 : 94,276.14 = 38,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,315.67/94,276.14 = 38,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,315.67x = 94,276.14 × 38,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,315.67x = 3,592,198,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,198,105.85/68,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,582.34

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