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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,242.14, 94,161.69 and 38,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,242.14, 94,161.69 and 38,026.71 is: 52,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,242.14 : 94,161.69 = 38,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,242.14/94,161.69 = 38,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,242.14x = 94,161.69 × 38,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,242.14x = 3,580,659,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,659,278.74/68,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,469.91

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