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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,240.36, 94,170.72 and 38,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,240.36, 94,170.72 and 38,026.95 is: 52,476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,240.36 : 94,170.72 = 38,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,240.36/94,170.72 = 38,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,240.36x = 94,170.72 × 38,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,240.36x = 3,581,025,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,025,260.90/68,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,476.65

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