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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,246.82, 94,179.34 and 38,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,246.82, 94,179.34 and 38,031.48 is: 52,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,246.82 : 94,179.34 = 38,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,246.82/94,179.34 = 38,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,246.82x = 94,179.34 × 38,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,246.82x = 3,581,779,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,779,590.54/68,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,482.73

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