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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,327.54, 94,292.15 and 38,112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,327.54, 94,292.15 and 38,112.09 is: 52,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,327.54 : 94,292.15 = 38,112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,327.54/94,292.15 = 38,112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,327.54x = 94,292.15 × 38,112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,327.54x = 3,593,670,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,670,907.09/68,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,594.76

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