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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,221.66, 94,148.79 and 38,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,221.66, 94,148.79 and 38,006.96 is: 52,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,221.66 : 94,148.79 = 38,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,221.66/94,148.79 = 38,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,221.66x = 94,148.79 × 38,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,221.66x = 3,578,309,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,309,295.58/68,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,451.22

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