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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,335.76, 94,303.86 and 38,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,335.76, 94,303.86 and 38,123 is: 52,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,335.76 : 94,303.86 = 38,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,335.76/94,303.86 = 38,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,335.76x = 94,303.86 × 38,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,335.76x = 3,595,146,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,146,054.78/68,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,610.03

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