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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,223.78, 94,151.73 and 38,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,223.78, 94,151.73 and 38,009.09 is: 52,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,223.78 : 94,151.73 = 38,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,223.78/94,151.73 = 38,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,223.78x = 94,151.73 × 38,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,223.78x = 3,578,621,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,621,579.23/68,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,454.17

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