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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,158.78, 94,005.82 and 44,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,158.78, 94,005.82 and 44,293.12 is: 61,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,158.78 : 94,005.82 = 44,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,158.78/94,005.82 = 44,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,158.78x = 94,005.82 × 44,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,158.78x = 4,163,811,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,811,065.96/68,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,089.87

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