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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,327.08, 94,293.20 and 38,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,327.08, 94,293.20 and 38,118.26 is: 52,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,327.08 : 94,293.20 = 38,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,327.08/94,293.20 = 38,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,327.08x = 94,293.20 × 38,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,327.08x = 3,594,293,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,293,044.86/68,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,604.23

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