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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,363.91, 94,342.41 and 38,150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,363.91, 94,342.41 and 38,150.51 is: 52,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,363.91 : 94,342.41 = 38,150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,363.91/94,342.41 = 38,150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,363.91x = 94,342.41 × 38,150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,363.91x = 3,599,210,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,210,584.42/68,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,647.82

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