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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,328.97, 94,287.45 and 38,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,328.97, 94,287.45 and 38,111.92 is: 52,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,328.97 : 94,287.45 = 38,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,328.97/94,287.45 = 38,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,328.97x = 94,287.45 × 38,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,328.97x = 3,593,475,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,475,751.40/68,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,590.81

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