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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,263.70, 94,192.46 and 38,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,263.70, 94,192.46 and 38,042.40 is: 52,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,263.70 : 94,192.46 = 38,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,263.70/94,192.46 = 38,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,263.70x = 94,192.46 × 38,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,263.70x = 3,583,307,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,307,240.30/68,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,492.13

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