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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,261.64, 94,193.46 and 38,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,261.64, 94,193.46 and 38,044.68 is: 52,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,261.64 : 94,193.46 = 38,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,261.64/94,193.46 = 38,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,261.64x = 94,193.46 × 38,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,261.64x = 3,583,560,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,560,043.79/68,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,497.42

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