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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,235.62, 94,158.44 and 38,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,235.62, 94,158.44 and 38,019.78 is: 52,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,235.62 : 94,158.44 = 38,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,235.62/94,158.44 = 38,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,235.62x = 94,158.44 × 38,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,235.62x = 3,579,883,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,883,173.94/68,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,463.55

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