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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,240.34, 94,178.57 and 38,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,240.34, 94,178.57 and 38,030.58 is: 52,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,240.34 : 94,178.57 = 38,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,240.34/94,178.57 = 38,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,240.34x = 94,178.57 × 38,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,240.34x = 3,581,665,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,665,450.52/68,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,486.04

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