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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,469.14, 94,475.90 and 38,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,469.14, 94,475.90 and 38,253.30 is: 52,783.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,469.14 : 94,475.90 = 38,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,469.14/94,475.90 = 38,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,469.14x = 94,475.90 × 38,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,469.14x = 3,614,014,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,014,945.47/68,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,783.12

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