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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,021.27, 93,895.51 and 45,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,021.27, 93,895.51 and 45,352 is: 62,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,021.27 : 93,895.51 = 45,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,021.27/93,895.51 = 45,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,021.27x = 93,895.51 × 45,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,021.27x = 4,258,349,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,349,169.52/68,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,603.20

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