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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,329.93, 94,285.88 and 38,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,329.93, 94,285.88 and 38,111.71 is: 52,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,329.93 : 94,285.88 = 38,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,329.93/94,285.88 = 38,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,329.93x = 94,285.88 × 38,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,329.93x = 3,593,395,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,395,925.10/68,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,588.90

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