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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,252.99, 94,186.13 and 38,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,252.99, 94,186.13 and 38,041.61 is: 52,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,252.99 : 94,186.13 = 38,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,252.99/94,186.13 = 38,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,252.99x = 94,186.13 × 38,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,252.99x = 3,582,991,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,991,363.73/68,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,495.75

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