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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,247.14, 94,168.59 and 38,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,247.14, 94,168.59 and 38,031.71 is: 52,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,247.14 : 94,168.59 = 38,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,247.14/94,168.59 = 38,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,247.14x = 94,168.59 × 38,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,247.14x = 3,581,392,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,392,505.99/68,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,476.81

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