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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,239.91, 94,168.68 and 38,023.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,239.91, 94,168.68 and 38,023.67 is: 52,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,239.91 : 94,168.68 = 38,023.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,239.91/94,168.68 = 38,023.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,239.91x = 94,168.68 × 38,023.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,239.91x = 3,580,638,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,638,812.66/68,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,471.33

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