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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,430.39, 94,422.42 and 38,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,430.39, 94,422.42 and 38,214.60 is: 52,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,430.39 : 94,422.42 = 38,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,430.39/94,422.42 = 38,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,430.39x = 94,422.42 × 38,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,430.39x = 3,608,315,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,315,011.33/68,430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,729.72

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