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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,469.62, 94,478.69 and 38,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,469.62, 94,478.69 and 38,251.19 is: 52,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,469.62 : 94,478.69 = 38,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,469.62/94,478.69 = 38,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,469.62x = 94,478.69 × 38,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,469.62x = 3,613,921,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,921,658.49/68,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,781.39

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