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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,366.97, 94,339.89 and 38,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,366.97, 94,339.89 and 38,149.92 is: 52,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,366.97 : 94,339.89 = 38,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,366.97/94,339.89 = 38,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,366.97x = 94,339.89 × 38,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,366.97x = 3,599,059,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,059,256.31/68,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,643.25

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