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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,233.41, 94,159.73 and 38,017.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,233.41, 94,159.73 and 38,017.17 is: 52,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,233.41 : 94,159.73 = 38,017.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,233.41/94,159.73 = 38,017.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,233.41x = 94,159.73 × 38,017.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,233.41x = 3,579,686,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,686,557.61/68,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,462.37

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