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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,241.57, 94,176.26 and 38,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,241.57, 94,176.26 and 38,026.91 is: 52,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,241.57 : 94,176.26 = 38,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,241.57/94,176.26 = 38,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,241.57x = 94,176.26 × 38,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,241.57x = 3,581,232,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,232,163.16/68,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,478.75

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