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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,237.91, 94,165.92 and 38,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,237.91, 94,165.92 and 38,021.67 is: 52,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,237.91 : 94,165.92 = 38,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,237.91/94,165.92 = 38,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,237.91x = 94,165.92 × 38,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,237.91x = 3,580,345,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,345,535.49/68,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,468.57

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