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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,243.54, 94,183.71 and 38,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,243.54, 94,183.71 and 38,031.62 is: 52,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,243.54 : 94,183.71 = 38,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,243.54/94,183.71 = 38,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,243.54x = 94,183.71 × 38,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,243.54x = 3,581,959,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,959,068.91/68,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,487.88

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