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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,222.78, 94,150.35 and 38,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,222.78, 94,150.35 and 38,008.09 is: 52,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,222.78 : 94,150.35 = 38,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,222.78/94,150.35 = 38,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,222.78x = 94,150.35 × 38,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,222.78x = 3,578,474,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,474,315.54/68,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,452.78

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