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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,244.26, 94,154.87 and 38,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,244.26, 94,154.87 and 38,023.76 is: 52,460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,244.26 : 94,154.87 = 38,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,244.26/94,154.87 = 38,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,244.26x = 94,154.87 × 38,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,244.26x = 3,580,122,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,122,510.16/68,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.42

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