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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,327.78, 94,292.47 and 38,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,327.78, 94,292.47 and 38,112.32 is: 52,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,327.78 : 94,292.47 = 38,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,327.78/94,292.47 = 38,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,327.78x = 94,292.47 × 38,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,327.78x = 3,593,704,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,704,577.08/68,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,595.08

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