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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,324.70, 94,287.84 and 38,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,324.70, 94,287.84 and 38,110 is: 52,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,324.70 : 94,287.84 = 38,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,324.70/94,287.84 = 38,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,324.70x = 94,287.84 × 38,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,324.70x = 3,593,309,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,309,582.40/68,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,591.66

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