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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,329.26, 94,290.09 and 38,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,329.26, 94,290.09 and 38,116.51 is: 52,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,329.26 : 94,290.09 = 38,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,329.26/94,290.09 = 38,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,329.26x = 94,290.09 × 38,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,329.26x = 3,594,009,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,009,158.39/68,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,598.39

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