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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,411.99, 94,407.63 and 38,197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,411.99, 94,407.63 and 38,197.82 is: 52,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,411.99 : 94,407.63 = 38,197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,411.99/94,407.63 = 38,197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,411.99x = 94,407.63 × 38,197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,411.99x = 3,606,165,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,165,185.33/68,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,712.48

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