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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,316.92, 94,277.90 and 38,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,316.92, 94,277.90 and 38,101.24 is: 52,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,316.92 : 94,277.90 = 38,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,316.92/94,277.90 = 38,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,316.92x = 94,277.90 × 38,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,316.92x = 3,592,104,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,104,894.60/68,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,580.02

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