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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,271.95, 94,161.87 and 44,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,271.95, 94,161.87 and 44,406.24 is: 61,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,271.95 : 94,161.87 = 44,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,271.95/94,161.87 = 44,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,271.95x = 94,161.87 × 44,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,271.95x = 4,181,374,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,374,598.07/68,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,245.87

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