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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,254.67, 94,199.09 and 38,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,254.67, 94,199.09 and 38,042.75 is: 52,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,254.67 : 94,199.09 = 38,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,254.67/94,199.09 = 38,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,254.67x = 94,199.09 × 38,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,254.67x = 3,583,591,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,591,769.89/68,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,503.25

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