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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,326.54, 94,290.77 and 38,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,326.54, 94,290.77 and 38,111.09 is: 52,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,326.54 : 94,290.77 = 38,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,326.54/94,290.77 = 38,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,326.54x = 94,290.77 × 38,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,326.54x = 3,593,523,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,523,645.46/68,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,593.38

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