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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,253.17, 94,197.02 and 38,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,253.17, 94,197.02 and 38,041.25 is: 52,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,253.17 : 94,197.02 = 38,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,253.17/94,197.02 = 38,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,253.17x = 94,197.02 × 38,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,253.17x = 3,583,371,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,371,725.88/68,253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,501.18

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