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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,327.70, 94,292.36 and 38,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,327.70, 94,292.36 and 38,112.24 is: 52,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,327.70 : 94,292.36 = 38,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,327.70/94,292.36 = 38,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,327.70x = 94,292.36 × 38,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,327.70x = 3,593,692,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,692,863.93/68,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,594.96

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