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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,322.78, 94,285.97 and 38,110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,322.78, 94,285.97 and 38,110.07 is: 52,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,322.78 : 94,285.97 = 38,110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,322.78/94,285.97 = 38,110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,322.78x = 94,285.97 × 38,110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,322.78x = 3,593,244,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,244,254.74/68,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,592.18

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