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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,349.65, 94,322.39 and 38,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,349.65, 94,322.39 and 38,133.17 is: 52,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,349.65 : 94,322.39 = 38,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,349.65/94,322.39 = 38,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,349.65x = 94,322.39 × 38,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,349.65x = 3,596,811,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,811,777.82/68,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.70

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