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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,252.64, 94,176.15 and 38,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,252.64, 94,176.15 and 38,037.24 is: 52,484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,252.64 : 94,176.15 = 38,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,252.64/94,176.15 = 38,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,252.64x = 94,176.15 × 38,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,252.64x = 3,582,200,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,200,819.83/68,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,484.43

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