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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,323.70, 94,286.47 and 38,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,323.70, 94,286.47 and 38,109 is: 52,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,323.70 : 94,286.47 = 38,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,323.70/94,286.47 = 38,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,323.70x = 94,286.47 × 38,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,323.70x = 3,593,162,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,162,894.69/68,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,590.29

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