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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,452.08, 94,465.44 and 38,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,452.08, 94,465.44 and 38,237.28 is: 52,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,452.08 : 94,465.44 = 38,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,452.08/94,465.44 = 38,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,452.08x = 94,465.44 × 38,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,452.08x = 3,612,101,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,101,479.60/68,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,768.32

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