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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,358.06, 94,333.82 and 38,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,358.06, 94,333.82 and 38,141.62 is: 52,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,358.06 : 94,333.82 = 38,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,358.06/94,333.82 = 38,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,358.06x = 94,333.82 × 38,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,358.06x = 3,598,044,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,044,289.05/68,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,635.26

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