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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,333.93, 94,291.39 and 38,115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,333.93, 94,291.39 and 38,115.71 is: 52,594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,333.93 : 94,291.39 = 38,115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,333.93/94,291.39 = 38,115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,333.93x = 94,291.39 × 38,115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,333.93x = 3,593,983,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,983,276.74/68,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,594.42

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