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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,223.47, 94,155.31 and 38,013.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,223.47, 94,155.31 and 38,013.71 is: 52,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,223.47 : 94,155.31 = 38,013.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,223.47/94,155.31 = 38,013.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,223.47x = 94,155.31 × 38,013.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,223.47x = 3,579,192,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,192,649.30/68,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,462.78

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