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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,329.70, 94,295.12 and 38,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,329.70, 94,295.12 and 38,114.24 is: 52,597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,329.70 : 94,295.12 = 38,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,329.70/94,295.12 = 38,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,329.70x = 94,295.12 × 38,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,329.70x = 3,593,986,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,986,834.51/68,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,597.73

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