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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,225.09, 94,149.81 and 38,010.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,225.09, 94,149.81 and 38,010.33 is: 52,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,225.09 : 94,149.81 = 38,010.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,225.09/94,149.81 = 38,010.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,225.09x = 94,149.81 × 38,010.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,225.09x = 3,578,665,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,665,347.54/68,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,453.81

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