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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,332.06, 94,298.76 and 38,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,332.06, 94,298.76 and 38,119.36 is: 52,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,332.06 : 94,298.76 = 38,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,332.06/94,298.76 = 38,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,332.06x = 94,298.76 × 38,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,332.06x = 3,594,608,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,608,379.99/68,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,605.01

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