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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,324.13, 94,287.42 and 38,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,324.13, 94,287.42 and 38,111.40 is: 52,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,324.13 : 94,287.42 = 38,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,324.13/94,287.42 = 38,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,324.13x = 94,287.42 × 38,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,324.13x = 3,593,425,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,425,578.59/68,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,593.80

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