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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,233.16, 94,168.66 and 38,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,233.16, 94,168.66 and 38,023.40 is: 52,476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,233.16 : 94,168.66 = 38,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,233.16/94,168.66 = 38,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,233.16x = 94,168.66 × 38,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,233.16x = 3,580,612,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,612,626.64/68,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,476.14

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