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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,140, 94,033.26 and 38,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,140, 94,033.26 and 38,332 is: 52,898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,140 : 94,033.26 = 38,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,140/94,033.26 = 38,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,140x = 94,033.26 × 38,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,140x = 3,604,482,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,482,922.32/68,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,898.19

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