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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,356.52, 94,331.88 and 38,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,356.52, 94,331.88 and 38,140 is: 52,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,356.52 : 94,331.88 = 38,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,356.52/94,331.88 = 38,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,356.52x = 94,331.88 × 38,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,356.52x = 3,597,817,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,817,903.20/68,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,633.13

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