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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,233.59, 94,161.09 and 38,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,233.59, 94,161.09 and 38,018.26 is: 52,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,233.59 : 94,161.09 = 38,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,233.59/94,161.09 = 38,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,233.59x = 94,161.09 × 38,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,233.59x = 3,579,840,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,840,754.36/68,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,464.49

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