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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,222.97, 94,154.61 and 38,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,222.97, 94,154.61 and 38,013.21 is: 52,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,222.97 : 94,154.61 = 38,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,222.97/94,154.61 = 38,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,222.97x = 94,154.61 × 38,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,222.97x = 3,579,118,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,118,962.40/68,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,462.08

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