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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,335.16, 94,302.67 and 38,119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,335.16, 94,302.67 and 38,119.73 is: 52,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,335.16 : 94,302.67 = 38,119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,335.16/94,302.67 = 38,119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,335.16x = 94,302.67 × 38,119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,335.16x = 3,594,791,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,791,751.87/68,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,605.31

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