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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,277.63, 94,238.22 and 44,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,277.63, 94,238.22 and 44,362.79 is: 61,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,277.63 : 94,238.22 = 44,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,277.63/94,238.22 = 44,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,277.63x = 94,238.22 × 44,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,277.63x = 4,180,669,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,669,670.83/68,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,230.45

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