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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,265.70, 94,195.22 and 38,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,265.70, 94,195.22 and 38,044.40 is: 52,494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,265.70 : 94,195.22 = 38,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,265.70/94,195.22 = 38,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,265.70x = 94,195.22 × 38,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,265.70x = 3,583,600,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,600,627.77/68,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,494.89

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