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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,425.29, 94,421.46 and 38,208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,425.29, 94,421.46 and 38,208.81 is: 52,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,425.29 : 94,421.46 = 38,208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,425.29/94,421.46 = 38,208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,425.29x = 94,421.46 × 38,208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,425.29x = 3,607,731,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,731,625.06/68,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,725.12

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