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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,265.44, 94,186.68 and 44,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,265.44, 94,186.68 and 44,427.20 is: 61,296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,265.44 : 94,186.68 = 44,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,265.44/94,186.68 = 44,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,265.44x = 94,186.68 × 44,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,265.44x = 4,184,450,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,450,469.70/68,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,296.76

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