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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,247.17, 94,181.19 and 38,031.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,247.17, 94,181.19 and 38,031.83 is: 52,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,247.17 : 94,181.19 = 38,031.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,247.17/94,181.19 = 38,031.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,247.17x = 94,181.19 × 38,031.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,247.17x = 3,581,883,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,883,242.73/68,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,483.98

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