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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,396.72, 94,391.26 and 38,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,396.72, 94,391.26 and 38,182.29 is: 52,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,396.72 : 94,391.26 = 38,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,396.72/94,391.26 = 38,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,396.72x = 94,391.26 × 38,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,396.72x = 3,604,074,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,074,174.44/68,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,693.67

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