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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,335.26, 94,303.17 and 38,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,335.26, 94,303.17 and 38,122.50 is: 52,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,335.26 : 94,303.17 = 38,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,335.26/94,303.17 = 38,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,335.26x = 94,303.17 × 38,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,335.26x = 3,595,072,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,072,598.33/68,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,609.34

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