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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,224.15, 94,156.25 and 38,014.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,224.15, 94,156.25 and 38,014.39 is: 52,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,224.15 : 94,156.25 = 38,014.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,224.15/94,156.25 = 38,014.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,224.15x = 94,156.25 × 38,014.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,224.15x = 3,579,292,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,292,408.44/68,224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,463.72

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