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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,236.22, 94,163.51 and 38,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,236.22, 94,163.51 and 38,019.98 is: 52,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,236.22 : 94,163.51 = 38,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,236.22/94,163.51 = 38,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,236.22x = 94,163.51 × 38,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,236.22x = 3,580,095,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,095,097.39/68,236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,466.20

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