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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,230.65, 94,165.23 and 38,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,230.65, 94,165.23 and 38,020.89 is: 52,472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,230.65 : 94,165.23 = 38,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,230.65/94,165.23 = 38,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,230.65x = 94,165.23 × 38,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,230.65x = 3,580,245,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,245,851.65/68,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,472.69

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