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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,341.13, 94,310.47 and 38,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,341.13, 94,310.47 and 38,126.48 is: 52,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,341.13 : 94,310.47 = 38,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,341.13/94,310.47 = 38,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,341.13x = 94,310.47 × 38,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,341.13x = 3,595,726,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,726,140.39/68,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,614.38

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