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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,225.46, 94,148.70 and 38,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,225.46, 94,148.70 and 38,009.16 is: 52,451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,225.46 : 94,148.70 = 38,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,225.46/94,148.70 = 38,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,225.46x = 94,148.70 × 38,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,225.46x = 3,578,513,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,513,002.09/68,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,451.28

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