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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,263.82, 94,192.66 and 38,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,263.82, 94,192.66 and 38,042.52 is: 52,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,263.82 : 94,192.66 = 38,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,263.82/94,192.66 = 38,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,263.82x = 94,192.66 × 38,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,263.82x = 3,583,326,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,326,151.90/68,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,492.32

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